Additional Writing Resources

I’ve added a couple of more writing resources to my bookshelf. The Novel & Short Story Writer’s Market and the Guide to Literary Agents are essential resources for any writer looking to publish his/her work. Writers Digest Books publishes both of these reference guides. Guide to Literary Agents provides a listing of agents and their […]

A Guide to Publishing and Literary Agents

For up-to-date information on getting your novel published or finding the right literary agent to represent your work, consider the following blogs:

Guide to Literary Agents
A Newbie’s Guide to Publishing
Caren Johnson Literary Agency
Agent in the Middle
BookEnds, LLC - A Literary Agency
Chip MacGregor’s Agent Blog
Diana Fox - Agent
Folio
The Knight Agency
Dystel and Goderich Literary Management
Jennifer Jackson’s […]

Medieval History Magazines

I’ve been trying to locate magazines dedicated to the period of the Middle Ages. Unfortunately, my local bookstores don’t stock anything of the sort. I ran across a few online but don’t know if they’re any good. Does anyone subscribe to any of these? Know of others that you would recommend?

Medieval History Magazine (I think […]

Publishing Advice from Historical Fiction / Fantasy Author

I’m a regular reader of David Anthony Durham’s blog, and a recent post of his discusses his experience with breaking into the publishing industry. David is a good writer. I’m currently half-way through his latest novel Acacia and am enjoying it. It’s always interesting to hear advice from authors who have been there, to give […]

Optimize Your Amazon Page to Drive Sales for Your Novel

Amazon.com is the hands-down leader in the online bookselling marketplace. And—although it’s notoriously difficult to speak with a living, breathing human being—Amazon prides itself on meeting its customers’ needs. What’s the easiest way to drive sales for your book on Amazon? Easy: maximize the content on your product page and optimize your chances of coming […]