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Phil Caveney took a few minutes away from working on his new projects to answer some questions about writing, publishing and the world of film!

So, you've finished that first novel and you want to know: how to get an agent? Most times, this is easier said than done. Here's how you can improve your chances.

Want to get published? There are tens of thousands of undiscovered and unpublished writers out there, but some manage to break through. Learn how to get a literary agent.

Many artists fail to understand the importance of a booking agent and how they can help to further the artists career.

Breaking into the fiction business without an agent is getting difficult as more and more publishing houses refuse to look at unagented material.

Agents can be instrumental in making a writer's first sale and managing his career. Finding the best agent is vital to a writer's success.

Without a good query letter, finding representation for a novel can be next to impossible. Here are quick and easy tips for getting noticed.

It's seldom easy to find the right book agent. Indeed, for most writers, it's not easy at all. So what's the best way to go about getting an agent?

Winning the attention of a literary agent may be the first step to being published, but writers must be stubborn in refusing to be refused and clever in searching.

Once the words are done, the story is just beginning for most authors. The journey from creation to publication can be short and quick or long and tedious.

Discusses two important literary agent search engines and their role in helping new authors research potential agents.

Presenting an idea to an editor or agent requires a writer to come up with a proposal which will convince them to see its potential and snap up the book immediately.

Follow this smart process and these proven tips for writers to help yourself find a publisher whose list of books suggests it will be the perfect home for your cookbook.

Children's books are one of the few areas left where publishers are often open to unagented submissions. As a children's writer, do you need an agent for your book?

It's the same story every year: This year the novel will finally get published! This year could really be it. Here's how to finish a novel and get published this year.

Finding places to publish children's books, stories and articles is made much easier with the 2008 Children's Writer's & Illustrator's Market.

Review of Getting Published, Writer's Little Instruction Book, by Paul Raymond Martin

Shia Labeouf is one of the stars of the upcoming movie, Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull . Here is a look at his film work so far.

This November, join the supportive NaNoWriMo community and write a book in just one month.

Suspence Writer, Victoria Howard, talks about the background in her books, and the benefits of joining Romantic Novelists Association and Romance Writers of America

Research is king if you're a first-time homebuyer. Here are a few tips and tricks to get you on your way.

Children's author Sharon Siamon answers the question "Is a literary agent necessary?" and shares what a new writer should do to choose the right book agent.

Many famous writers are graduates of prestigious MFA creative writing programs. Many more bestselling authors are not. Is a masters in writing necessary?

Electronic books, or EBooks, provide an easy and affordable alternative to traditional writing and publishing. Now anyone can write and self-publish electronic books.

Realtor commisions represent a large cost of a real estate transaction. Understanding what a good agent does and how to select one can save you thousands of dollars.

A successful home buying experience can depend on the agent chosen for the transaction. Ask about training and designations before interviewing realtors.

Anyone who has written a novel can contact a literary agent, but there are a few ways that will lead to a guaranteed rejection letter.

Commissioned agents, export management houses, piggyback marketing & foreign government buying agents afford opportunities to save costs of traditional direct exporting.

These tips will help a query letter stand out from the rest of a literary agent's slushpile.

Publishing books the old-fashioned way is a dream of many authors. Acceptance by publishing houses brings prestige. Yet conventional book publishing is a harsh business.

It's anything goes in today's society, where everyone can become whomever they'd like to be. But is anything really possible? Learn how to make a working dream come true.

Author Shiloh Walker talks about finding a good agent, the challenges of writing fantasy/paranormal romance novels, and print vs. e-book publication.

Choices abound at most writer's conferences, but selecting the right sessions helps use time wisely.

Can an author afford to do without a literary agent, and if not, how can the writer find a good one?

Blogs, books, and e-newsletters help writers stay on top of trends in the writing and publishing industry and learn more about their craft.

Author Sharon Siamon shares her experience and advice on writing children's books, creating characters, and plotting new adventures.

Stephen Potts, successful author and screenwriter, talks about getting an agent, being published and dealing with the dreaded rejection letter.

McGilloway reveals how he nearly gave up trying to get his debut novel, Borderlands, published and how he created Irish border detective Inspector Ben Devlin...

Some cancellations were surprising in that it happened so soon; others were even more surprising because it took so long.

In order to be considered by major publishers, authors must have literary representation; and although finding an agent isn't easy, it is possible.

Self-publishing may be the route to go for many aspiring authors. Here are the pros and cons.

Children's book author Sharon Siamon shares how her first book got published, writing multiple drafts, and a bit of her writing life.

Writers considering an MFA in Creative Writing may wonder if it's worth the time and money. Here, three MFA grads talk about how their graduate studies helped them.

Children's writer Sharon Siamon shares advice on what makes a good series for tweens, story ideas, and planning fresh plots in children's books.

Best-selling novelist Elizabeth Buchan talks about how she writes, challenges of writing historical novels, getting a literary agent, and tips for writers.

Although everyone uses pronouns on a regular basis, not everyone knows the rules governing their usage; and, as a result, some people use pronouns incorrectly.

Few publishers today show any serious interest in their slush piles, so a writer really needs to find a book agent. But some literary agencies are worse than useless.

It goes without saying that there is a lot of competition in the publishing marketplace today. Follow these steps in order to have a greater chance at standing out.