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The Grant of Rights identifies how and what rights are being conveyed to the publisher. You did it! You conquered the hard part of writing a manuscript, and now you’ve . . ....

What’s an Initial Delivery Date? What’s a rider? Our glossary reviews some common terms used in publishing contracts. You did it! You conquered the hard part of writing a manuscript, . . ....

Happy Grades Workbook, Tricia Underwood’s debut guide, won the prestigious IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award in the Teen Nonfiction category. To be completely honest, at least two of our team members . ....

Marie-Catherine Le Jumel de Barneville – known as Madame or Countess d’Aulnoy (/dol-ˈnwɑː/) – was a 17th-century French writer, lover, and possible spy. Credited with coining the term “fair...

Tricia Underwood’s debut guide has been named a finalist in the 36th annual IBPA Benjamin Franklin Awards in the Teen Nonfiction category. We’re ecstatic to share that Tricia Underwood’s Happy ....

Having some form of platform means being visible to your target audience as an expert, thought leader, professional, or influencer. The concept of an author platform is difficult to explain; . . ....

Have you ever gone looking for a file only to spend thirty minutes trying to figure out which one was the most recent version? Skip the headache – try file . . ....

I have a habit of diving into things. Sometimes it’s from impatience or excitement, but usually it’s something I can laugh at later – like the time I just couldn’t . . ....

How2Conquer, our sister imprint, recently announced that they are looking for nonfiction book submissions from subject experts who want to share their expertise with readers. Whether your goal is to ....

Drivel is better than the blank page. Adjust your thinking and get back to work. You’ve probably heard the quotation oft ascribed to Hemingway: There is nothing to writing. All . . ....

What do you need for a book club? People and books – that’s about it! But here’s a few things you may want to think about as you’re getting ready . . ....

October is National Reading Group Month! Soon after moving back to the Newcastle-Gateshead area in 2015, I posted in my new neighborhood’s Facebook group to find out if there was . . ....