Where do you want to start? 

Your planned publishing path is very important to the decisions about what kind of editing to get and how much to pay for them.

All good writing starts with knowing what you are trying to accomplish. It is your job to show an agent why your book is a good fit for them

In today's querying atmosphere, a good book summary is essential to catching an agent or editor's interest.

Character names can be an easy place for readers to get lost during a plot summary.

If you've done your research on querying, you've probably found the phrase "standalone with series potential"

If you've found the perfect publisher, it can be hard to understand why they would reject your manuscript based solely on a word count.

When pitching or marketing a novel, it’s important to know what audience your manuscript is suited for.

Most publishers have very similar requirements. By following some basic general principles, you can get your manuscript looking professional