Publishers are busy people, so it should stand to reason that around 10% of the books submitted to them are even looked at. When they do pick up a manuscript, they don’t always read the entire book before deciding to publish it. Publishers don’t always read the whole book or manuscript before giving an author … Read more
You’ve submitted your manuscript, and you’re waiting for the agent, or agents, to make an offer on it. But how long can you expect to wait? It can take a literary agent a few months to a few years to make an offer. But this can vary dramatically and is one of the most drawn-out … Read more
Getting a book published can seem impossible. Some agents only work with published writers, and many publishers will only look at manuscripts submitted by agents. Is it possible to pay a publisher to print a book? Publishers usually do not print books for you because they don’t print books at all. Instead, publishers mostly work … Read more
You come to the end of your paperback novel, and there are blank pages. But why is that? The reason is simpler than you might think. Novels have blank pages at the end to avoid wasting money and paper. Blank pages in books accommodate the book’s signature, which is the way pages are grouped to … Read more
After writing and editing your book, it’s ready to be published. However, do you have the rights to publish it? More importantly, do you need permission to publish it? You do not need permission to publish a book, as anyone can publish their own works at any time they wish. You only need permission to … Read more
When it comes to publishing a book, several moving parts work interdependently. The author and publisher work so closely together that some might assume they’re the same. Unless the author self-publishes, the author and publisher are not the same person. The author writes the book, and the publisher, agent, or publishing house will oversee editing, … Read more
So you have written a story and you are excited to get it out into the world. For many writers their first stop is sending the work to a writing agent to try to get representation. The agent can then submit your work to publishers or producers. But do you have to write the letter … Read more
Below you will find writing contests including fiction contests, poetry competitions, nonfiction awards, book prizes etc. We update it once a month. We only include legitimate and trustworthy competitions with excellent industry reputations. However, it’s important to read the T&C of each opportunity carefully to make sure you understand the rules of the contest you … Read more