First Time Authors: How to Research Literary Agents and Book Publishers

Posted by in PubMatch Blog on Jan 18th, 2019 | 0 comments
So you've finished a manuscript—most likely one of your firsts—and are wondering where you should go from this point. Authors who are getting back on the saddle along with new writers who are only beginning their journey are bombarded with all kinds of information on how best to get their work out there. Perhaps it's been quite some time since you've published anything and the connections you've made as a published author in the past have long disintegrated or maybe you are a new writer taking baby steps into the publishing world; how do you appeal to publishers? Where do... Read More

New Authors: How to Find a Literary Agent for Your Book

Posted by in PubMatch Blog on Jan 18th, 2019 | 0 comments
One of the biggest ruts aspiring authors often find themselves in comes right between finishing their book and having it published. All too many authors get stuck at finding a literary agent mostly because they don't know where to start or they are not even sure whether or not a literary agent is the right way to go. While knocking on the doors of top literary agents may seem like a lot of work and if getting signed by one seems like an impossibility, keep in mind that things always seem worse before they get better, especially in the publishing... Read More

For New Authors: What Does a Literary Agent Do to Get Your Book Published?

Posted by in PubMatch Blog on Jan 18th, 2019 | 0 comments
Literary agents or book agents are professional agents who acts on behalf of an author in dealing with publishers and others involved in promoting the author's work. They are agents who represents writers and their written works to publishers, theatrical producers, film producers, and film studios, and assists in the sale and negotiation of the same. Literary agents most often represent novelists, screenwriters, and non-fiction writers. Publishers rarely (if ever) take submissions directly from authors, which is why literary agents play a crucial part in helping you get in front of the right publishers. Literary or Book agents are often... Read More

How to Get Your Book Published: A Guide for New Authors

Posted by in PubMatch Blog on Jan 18th, 2019 | 0 comments
Getting a book published isn't easy, especially since you now have more options than ever to get your ideas out into the market. You can go the route of trying to get published by traditional publishers, or explore what self-publishing companies can do for your writing career. You may likewise turn to resources or services like PubMatch to see how others in the industry can aid you in your path toward being a published writer. If you are new to the industry, you need all the help and assistance you can in order to accomplish your goals. Getting noticed by... Read More

Buying Book Rights? Avoid These 5 Common Mistakes

Posted by in PubMatch Blog on May 6th, 2017 | 0 comments
Whether you are an author or an independent publisher, keep in mind that book publishing—in its very core—is a business. You need to understand how book publishing rights work in order to thrive in this industry. Book publishing rights, book royalties, and intellectual property rights (which include translation rights and film rights, among others) are some of the major considerations book publishing companies look at when determining a book’s potential profitability and viability in the market. These are essential concepts you should fully understand when planning to buy book rights. If you are someone looking to enter the book publishing... Read More

What is a Literary Agent and Why Do You Need One?

Posted by in PubMatch Blog on Apr 6th, 2017 | 0 comments
To aspiring writers who are new to the world of professional book publishing, literary agents may seem like parasites, taking cuts off their hard work all for the seemingly simple task of showing their manuscript to some publishers. But this couldn’t be more wrong. It is easy to make such an assumption about literary agents if you are new to the industry and have no idea how it works. In reality, however, a good agent can be a god-send to a struggling author who has tried everything but still hasn’t gotten published. If you are wondering exactly what an agent... Read More

Finding A Literary Agent You Can Work With

Posted by in PubMatch Blog on Mar 6th, 2017 | 0 comments
Now that you have finished your book, your next step should be to find a literary agent—    someone who can act on your behalf when dealing with publishers and other parties involved in promoting your work. The easiest way to do this is to use PubMatch.com, the world’s first international book rights network. It’s easy to run a literary agent search on PubMatch. Simply create an author account and post your book, then search its database of publishers and literary agents searching for new titles or looking for fresh new talents to represent. Joining PubMatch.com is a great way to... Read More

Tips to Find the Right Independent Book Publishers

Posted by in PubMatch Blog on Feb 20th, 2017 | 0 comments
You have probably heard horror stories about how hard it is to find a book publisher these days. Some authors take many months—even years—to find the right fit. The good news is that you don't have to be one of them. Sign up today for PubMatch.com to get access to independent book publishers who work in your genre. Whether you are a new author or a veteran who has been published multiple times, you will find PubMatch to be useful in building business relationships essential to turning your manuscript into a real book—and ensuring that it reaches a wide audience.... Read More

Best Guide on How to Get a Book Published

Posted by in PubMatch Blog on Sep 13th, 2016 | 0 comments
Writing a book is definitely an accomplishment, but getting it published is just as hard. It takes a lot of determination and persistence to get break into the publishing world. In order to get your masterpiece on the shelves, you will need to find a book publisher, understand how the publishing industry works and prepare a thorough plan. If you are wondering how to get your book published, here are a few pointers to begin with: Research the market and define your audience Firstly, you will need to define your market. Think about who your intended readership is. Understand the... Read More

5 Reasons why self-publishing a book may be a good idea

Posted by in PubMatch Blog on Aug 31st, 2016 | 0 comments
Transitioning your book from your desk to the bookshelves is a lot of work. But, if that's your dream, you will need to do what it takes! Traditionally, contacting publishing houses and talking to literary agents was your only way to go. Trying to impress publishers and agents is quite a task and often takes a really long time. But today, self-publishers are more popular and many have found it to be very convenient too. Here are five reasons why self-publishing a book may be a good idea: You retain all the copyrights In traditional publishing, you need to give... Read More