In a column last February, I described the six main elements of a book proposal: overview, competition, market, author description, table of contents, and sample chapter. But I focused on one of ...

A prospective author looking for the how-tos of writing a book proposal will find no end of advice and templates on the internet. Harder to track down is clear advice about the more intangible aspects ...

Are you a budding chef or home cook who's heard people say, “You should write a cookbook,” but aren’t sure where to start? This interview with Nicole Tourtelot, a Los Angeles-based literary agent with ...

Writing your very own textbook? Now that’s a challenge, and for many, an attractive one at that. You’ve taught the same class many times and never really quite found the book that fits your style of ...