Hello, thanks so much to everyone who has written comments, sent in e-mails and queries, and have otherwise made themselves known this past week. I really appreciate it, and I continue to be amazed at just how many talented people there are out there. I’m going to begin introducing some semi-regular features to the blog […]
publishing industry
The basic terms of publishing contracts
Here are some of the basic parts of a typical publishing contract. Try not to fall asleep. UPDATED 6/1/19 Territory The territory is a list of countries where a publisher can distribute. There are three basic types of deals for US publishers: US or North America: This gives the publisher exclusive English language control over […]
What’s Going on in the Publishing Industry?
For those of you who think I spend my day in my slippers, sipping bourbon, lazing around reading query letters and manuscripts, I’m afraid you are sadly mistaken. I don’t wear slippers! But in seriousness, I actually do have a job where I have to keep up with industry news, and today I’ve decided to […]
The difference between YA and adult books
What’s the difference between young adult literature (“YA”) and adult books? Hint: The important thing is not the protagonist’s age. UPDATED 5/30/19 The rise of the crossover novel After everyone saw how books like Harry Potter and Eragon sent kids and adults alike scurrying to the bookstores in droves, crossover became the new thing all […]