I have a dilemma regarding ebook publishing. I am a seasoned graphic designer/illustrator trying to break into the kidlit industry with an author/illustrator picture book.I'd just begun sending out dummies of my book to potential agents when I was contacted…

I have a dilemma regarding ebook publishing. I am a seasoned graphic designer/illustrator trying to break into the kidlit industry with an author/illustrator picture book.I'd just begun sending out dummies of my book to potential agents when I was contacted…

I know that this is outside your field, and you may not be able to comment on publisher policies, but I'm dying to hear your reaction to the decision by HarperCollins to limit ebooks licensed to libraries to 26 checkouts…

I know that this is outside your field, and you may not be able to comment on publisher policies, but I'm dying to hear your reaction to the decision by HarperCollins to limit ebooks licensed to libraries to 26 checkouts…

Thank you for your informative blog which, you wouldn’t be able to tell from my last behavior, I have read in full. Of course, just when I should be able to follow your advice to the ‘T’, I had a…

Thank you for your informative blog which, you wouldn’t be able to tell from my last behavior, I have read in full. Of course, just when I should be able to follow your advice to the ‘T’, I had a…

Say an author has reached that happy place where multiple editors are interested in purchasing her debut novel. Would it be viewed as peculiar if the author wanted to interview each editor to find "the best fit" -- dollar signs…

Say an author has reached that happy place where multiple editors are interested in purchasing her debut novel. Would it be viewed as peculiar if the author wanted to interview each editor to find "the best fit" -- dollar signs…

I submitted some work to a major U.S. publisher almost a year ago. A few months later, I received a personalized, lengthy, warm email from an editor who indicated she liked my work but that she wasn't ready to take…

I submitted some work to a major U.S. publisher almost a year ago. A few months later, I received a personalized, lengthy, warm email from an editor who indicated she liked my work but that she wasn't ready to take…

One prevailing sentiment among writing forums is to hold off submitting until your book represents the best that it can be. But what does that mean when there is no objective standard by which to measure your book?1. TIMESet the…

One prevailing sentiment among writing forums is to hold off submitting until your book represents the best that it can be. But what does that mean when there is no objective standard by which to measure your book?1. TIMESet the…

I'm an American author whose book is set in a foreign country. I've received an offer from a publisher in that country. They want to translate the book, and publish it there. This is great news, but the market is…

I'm an American author whose book is set in a foreign country. I've received an offer from a publisher in that country. They want to translate the book, and publish it there. This is great news, but the market is…

Do you have any preference with working agented or unagented authors / illustrators, or does it all depend on the actual personalities involved?It's about the personalities, and the skill sets.If you're the kind of person who has little hissy fits…

Do you have any preference with working agented or unagented authors / illustrators, or does it all depend on the actual personalities involved?It's about the personalities, and the skill sets.If you're the kind of person who has little hissy fits…

Comment moderation is temporarily turned off-- so ask your questions, start discussions... talk to me, and talk to each other!…

Comment moderation is temporarily turned off-- so ask your questions, start discussions... talk to me, and talk to each other!…

So, the last time I emailed you, I had the hype but not the trophies. Now I’ve got both. Why is it that American editors ignore writers from New Zealand who aren’t Margaret Mahy or Joy Cowley. Down under, our…

So, the last time I emailed you, I had the hype but not the trophies. Now I’ve got both. Why is it that American editors ignore writers from New Zealand who aren’t Margaret Mahy or Joy Cowley. Down under, our…

Anonymous, you’ve put so much effort into warning about the perils of self publishing. Why bother? Considering none of them would even make it through into the real world of publishing anyway (therefore not affecting you)why are you so passionate…

Anonymous, you’ve put so much effort into warning about the perils of self publishing. Why bother? Considering none of them would even make it through into the real world of publishing anyway (therefore not affecting you)why are you so passionate…

A well-known agent sent out my novel to 9 publishers 3 months ago and says she has not heard a peep since. How long does this process normally take?…

A well-known agent sent out my novel to 9 publishers 3 months ago and says she has not heard a peep since. How long does this process normally take?…

(1) How is publishing different for nonfiction children's books? (For example, a science topic for middle grades)It's SO different! It's furrier, for one thing, and sometimes it's purple!Ok, so I didn't really understand the question.…

(1) How is publishing different for nonfiction children's books? (For example, a science topic for middle grades)It's SO different! It's furrier, for one thing, and sometimes it's purple!Ok, so I didn't really understand the question.…

There’s a new service designed to help you find qualified authors at no cost to you.Their books are properly packaged so you can review their project in 3 seconds or less.It’s been called the “eHarmony” for Agents & Authors It…

There’s a new service designed to help you find qualified authors at no cost to you.Their books are properly packaged so you can review their project in 3 seconds or less.It’s been called the “eHarmony” for Agents & Authors It…

I am a French author. I work with a dozen publishers in France and some of my books are translated into Spanish, Chinese, Korean, etc.. But not in English! I just moved to Ireland and I would like to see…

I am a French author. I work with a dozen publishers in France and some of my books are translated into Spanish, Chinese, Korean, etc.. But not in English! I just moved to Ireland and I would like to see…

I'm finishing an illustration-only book. It was intended for children, but it's suitable for all ages. Please refer to this post. So would it be considered a children's picture book because it meets the page-count criteria, or could it be stretched…