Evergreen publishing advice

As I mull over what sort of up-to-the-minute publishing intel to share, I thought I’d review what Kerry Colburn and I posted on our Business of Books site over the years. Come to find out, most of the information is still mad relevant to your writing practice and publishing goals (except for sending your submissions via snail mail!). I also realized that we really, really liked listicles! So here are a few backlist blog gems to get you writing and get you published!

Write Now. Here’s Why.

5 tips to building an author platform—without being an author

5 Things You Need to Know to Get a Book Deal

6 Ways You Should Be Stealing from Your Favorite Author

6 ways to create a great writers’ group

7 tips to picking great sample text for your book proposal

Cover Letter vs. Query Letter: What’s the Difference?

Who’s Reviewing Your Book Proposal?: The Chain of a Pitch

What Publishers REALLY Want You to Know

A 4-Step Process to Finding the Right Publisher for Your Book

5 Reasons to Start Your Book Proposal NOW

9 Tips for a Successful Author Event