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Children’s Book Publishing Tips Your Agent May Not Tell You

July 14, 2011 by Bethany Ramos

Being an aspiring writer is one thing, but what if you’re trying to break into the children’s book industry? Where are you supposed to get the inside scoop on what it really takes to publish a successful children’s book - aside from all the smoke and mirrors? Don’t Fall for a Scam Unfortunately, since the children’s book industry is so popular today, and so many … [Read more...]

5 Rules for Writing a Successful Children’s Book

July 7, 2011 by Bethany Ramos

Many people think writing a children’s book is easy when that’s actually far from the truth. Even more people write their own delightful children’s story and submit it to publishers, only to be met with rejection after rejection. What gives? The truth is that while it may appear simple to write a children’s book, there are five important rules to consider to make sure that … [Read more...]

Insider Tips for Getting a Literary Agent FAST

November 3, 2010 by Bethany Ramos

So you finally put the pen to paper and completed your long-awaited manuscript… What to do now? Should you expect literary agents to come knocking down your door? Absolutely not! If you have not yet embarked on a literary agent search, you may be surprised to find that most agents don’t want to speak to you because it is a competitive industry, to say the least. So how do … [Read more...]

Writer’s Block: How to Get Your Pen Moving

October 28, 2010 by Bethany Ramos

Writer’s block can definitely be an infuriating nemesis, especially if you have ever been on a deadline. Yes, we have all been there where you put your pen to paper, or more likely, you sit and stare blankly at your computer screen for minutes, hours, and maybe even days. How do you break free of this horrible slump and get back to writing? Stick to a writing schedule. … [Read more...]

Should You Choose a Literary Agent or Self-Publish Your Manuscript?

October 25, 2010 by Bethany Ramos

It may seem that the most difficult part of getting your book published was writing the manuscript in the first place, but think again! Once you have finished your first novel, you have to make the important decision between getting a literary agent or deciding to self-publish. In the high-tech and innovative new world of publishing, the Internet makes it easy for you to … [Read more...]

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