Writers including Hilary Mantel, Penelope Lively, Colm Toibin and Clive James will be hoping that their work will scoop this year's Costa Book of the Year Award.

Nov 27, 2009 - Elizabeth Gregory

Thinking of publishing your book? Read about self publishing's benefits and disadvantage to find out if it's right for you.

Jun 15, 2010 - Shawna Blumenschein

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.

Jan 28, 2008 - Elizabeth Richards

PublishAmerica is everything an aspiring author could want and getting started is easy.

Dec 21, 2008 - Daniel Hineline

Kindle and other on-line technologies makes it easy to self-publish a book faster and easier than ever before.

Feb 28, 2010 - Darren Greer

Finding funding for writing a book isn't as difficult as some might think. Even if someone is new to writing, funding is available though a variety of sources.

Jun 17, 2009 - Holly Stacey

The steps to publishing your first novel begin with writing a great story, then writing a catchy query letter that will interest an agent or publisher.

Apr 27, 2010 - Toby Tate

Ever wondered about strange book titles? The Bookseller Diagram Prize for Oddest Title of the Year annually crowns the weirdest book name.

Jun 12, 2009 - Simone Preuss

As a self publisher, it's up to you to format the interior of your book. Do you know the difference between a window and an orphan?

Mar 31, 2011 - Nicole Thomas

A partial list of many of the book awards given for excellence in Children's Books and what they represent to parents and teachers.

Feb 10, 2011 - Brenda Gargus

The greatest pleasure an author can experience is seeing their work in print. But the difficult part is getting your work published.

Mar 20, 2010 - Jimmy Prince

A writer needs not only all requirements established before a publisher will look at anything submitted, but also has to make a first time sale to a market.

Oct 19, 2010 - William Celano

Online publishing often focuses on romance fiction, and Exstasy Books is a part of that book publishing trend.

Mar 22, 2011 - Lizz Shepherd

Self-publishing a book is often cited as a bad way to launch a writing career, but children's author Catherine Cooper has proved the sceptics wrong.

Dec 1, 2010 - Pam Griffin

A history and review of the prestigious National Book Award, how the award is judged, criticisms, and the awards impact on American culture.

Feb 16, 2011 - Annabelle Fogerty

This year marks the 59th annual National Book Awards. Here are the winners and finalists in fiction, nonfiction, poetry and young adult literature.

Nov 28, 2008 - Lisa Rufle

These seven YA book nominees for the Cybils 2010 fiction book awards are here for you. Read and vote, or just grab one and enjoy some of the best books of 2009.

Jan 14, 2010 - Francine Morrissette

Self-publishing is always an option for any writer. Createspace is one of many places online where an author can create a book and distribute it.

Jun 25, 2010 - Marianne Podgorski

Have a completed manuscript and need a publisher? Consider Smashwords, where electronic book publishing is free and relatively easy.

Jan 25, 2011 - Theresa Ann White