For public libraries, it’s the best of times and the worst of times: Usage is skyrocketing, but budgets are being slashed. What to do? A few thriller authors are stepping in — and using their time and fame to help organize fun…
Pitch sessions are a staple at most writers conferences, offering authors the opportunity to sit down face-to-face with a literary agents to talk about their projects. But while they make lots of money for conference organizers…
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…
The quality of an audiobook truly hinges on its narrator. The best ones use their voice talents and training to deliver the feeling behind the author’s intent. Here, a writer explains what goes into audiobooks — and why they c…