Author-Editor Relationships: An Endangered Species? Porter Anderson “ As authors move into 2016—many weary from the demands of the marketplace on their creative energies—a key support bond with highly engaged editors may be weakening.
Shouldn’t Casting Calls Be About Acting? Alexandra Grunberg “ “Looking for model-type, absolutely gorgeous, acting ability a plus.”
9 Things I Learned After Self-Publishing My First Novel Abby Rosmarin “ There are plenty of writers who have had the option of going down the more traditional path, only to opt for self-publishing. The internet leveled the playing field for writers across the board.
Reader Analytics: Not All Authors Want To Know Porter Anderson “ Discussions around digital testing by Andrew Rhomberg’s Jellybooks reflect both a need for consumer metrics and the distrust many authors have when reaction to their work is quantified.
When Authors Yell ‘Everybody Into The Pool!’: Another Viewpoint Porter Anderson “ While some indie authors seem to see self-publishing as a crusade to convert other writers to their approach, other voices warn that lack of preparation and the sheer difficulty of the work are often understated and overlooked.
#MSWL: Agents And Editors Calling Out Requests — To Authors Porter Anderson “ Like a night with a good combo onstage, Manuscript Wish List (#MSWL) on Twitter packs out the joint with agents and editors shouting out their requests — to writers.
A New Architecture Of Algorithms: Could Trajectory Make Books ‘Discoverable’ At Last? Porter Anderson “ As publishing and its authors struggle to reach the right readers under a mountain of digitally triggered content, a young company in Boston — Trajectory — may be powering up the algorithms of true book “discoverability.”
21 Editors On The One Thing That Will Keep Your Piece From Getting Published Ella Ceron “ Not proofreading your pieces. Unless it’s the name of a person or a brand, the red line that pops up in Word is usually there for a reason.