#Publishing

Gendered Genre Terminology: Books for Men

We women get all these fancy terms to describe books meant for us. But what about books for men?

6 Things To Show To People Who Say The Book is Dead

Charts and graphs and stats, oh my! Silence the naysayers who say the book is dead with this data.

Tips For Getting Published

Welcome to the Dear Book Nerd podcast, a bi-weekly show that answers YOUR questions about life, love, and literature! My special guest co-host this week is the wise and wonderful Brooks Sherman, literary agent. Brooks and I discuss all things publishing: how to go about finding the right literary agent, whether or not self-publishing is a good choice for you, how to write an effective query letter, how to NOT get discouraged during this tough process, and much more. If you're looking to get published or are just interested in the topic, be sure to give it a listen!

Why We Still Need Publishers

All the Surprises (Both Good and Bad) From This Year’s VIDA Count

Your 25 Favorite Authors of Color

The Heyday of YA: An Interview with Lizzie Skurnick

Are There Books Too Private to Publish?

Is there such a thing as a book too private or personal to publish? Flannery O' Connor's prayer journal makes me think so.

Who is the Real Digital Villain: Amazon or Publishers?

At the 2013 Edinburgh International Book Festival, a debate raged over whether Amazon is the author's best friend or gravest enemy

How It Feels When Your Ex Publishes a Book

Expressing complex emotions the best way we know how - with GIFs.