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This updated guide about book-to-screen adaptation explains how books become movies and television shows, when screen interest can occur, who handles film and TV rights, what being optioned really means, where authors can find credible opportunities, and when a...

Most writers who ask how to copyright a book aren’t simply asking how to complete a government form. They’re asking: Can someone steal my manuscript? Should I register it before querying literary agents? Will a literary agent copyright it for me? Will a traditional...

Learning how to write chapter summaries for literary agents sounds simple. After all, you wrote the book. You know what happens in every chapter—or what each chapter teaches. How difficult could summarizing it be? Generally, a lot more difficult than most writers...

Many writers have heard the question, "Are you a plotter or a pantser?" but there's more to it than that. In other words, it's not just about whether you outline before you write, or if you write “by the seat of your pants” and discover your book as you go. There are...

Does a writer’s race or ethnicity affect literary agents and publishers? Yes, sometimes. Literary agents are usually looking—first and foremost—for a compelling concept, a clear audience, strong writing, and a book they believe they can sell. But a writer’s background...

Understanding the history of literary agents—and how their role has changed over time—can give you an advantage as a writer. Many writers think of literary agents mainly as gatekeepers or people who decide which authors get access to traditional publishers and which...

Are you a writer who looks at bestseller lists such as the New York Times bestseller list and gets inspired—or discouraged? Either way, there are nine things that writers of all genres can learn from looking at what books are selling. Some writers look at the list,...

Subsidiary rights in publishing are a valuable opportunity for authors of all types of books: fiction, nonfiction, and children’s books. There are many ways to package, distribute, license, adapt, and share the content in your book—including unexpected ones—that can...

AALA literary agents—some things that were previously required of literary agents are no longer required. Understanding that will cause you to look differently at which literary agents you decide are good, great, or not so great. If you’ve ever researched literary...

What's the best email address to use querying literary agents—and what email deliverability issues do you need to know about? Most writers spend many years preparing their manuscript, book proposal (mainly for nonfiction authors), synopsis, and query letter. Yet they...