Can These Economic Theories Save Your Marriage?

Economic theories have long helped investors improve their portfolios, but can they also help improve your marriage? A new book called Spousonomics: Using Economics to Master Love, Marriage and Dirty Dishes, argues the answer i…

Foreign Rights: How Authors Tap a Rich Vein of Royalties

Many writers are discovering the wonders (and extensive rewards) of self-publishing, but there are still places where professional representation can be be well worth the trouble. The confusing but often lucrative world of int…

Doing Book Research Without Breaking the Bank

Planning on a career as a writer? Getting started can be costly — advances are often elusive — so you’ll often have to dig into your own pockets to cover the cost of doing research. Doing that within your means is the key. He…

E-Piracy: The High Cost of Stolen Books

Lost book sales can’t be quantified, making it impossible to calculate e-piracy’s full economic impact. But the sheer number of illegal copies available for download gives an idea of the scope. It translates into a staggering a…