The "deals" publishers offer in the book publishing industry typically refer to the contractual agreements or financial arrangements they present to authors, often through literary agents. These deals specify the terms under which a publisher gains the rights to publish a book, including advances, royalties, and other conditions. According to industry practices detailed in [...]
You may have thought you were finished with your query, and it may seem perfect to you, but it has to be perfect for the agent to whom you are submitting. Each agent needs to be researched, and your query should be tailored to suit each one. I’m not going to sugarcoat it; this [...]
These ranges show what agents and editors usually expect for adult fiction submissions, though they might vary slightly depending on the market or subgenre. For children’s or young adult genres, ranges differ, and we’ve marked those where applicable. These ranges serve as your guide—stick close to your genre to meet agent expectations, but don’t [...]