Should you self-publish—or wait for a traditional deal?

Sue Collier | August 19, 2011

I get asked this question a lot by authors who are looking for a simple, cut-and-dried answer. But deciding which might be the right option for a particular author depends on a number of things. Here are some questions to ask yourself: How long are you willing to wait to see your book in print? [...]

Why would a happy self-publisher want an agent? A Q&A with agent Jody Rein

Sue Collier | June 28, 2011

My friend Jody Rein, a terrific agent and former Random House Executive Editor, will be hosting a hot webinar for self-publishers on Thursday, June 30! Writer’s Digest asked her to put together an insider’s take on how self-publishers can find literary agents. Of course this is a controversial proposition: Why would a happy self-publisher want [...]