Do I Need an Agent to Publish My Book?

The publishing world is changing rapidly due to improvements in technology and media. However, many facts of the literary landscape mean that agents should still be a relevant (and very important) part of your publishing plan.

Do you need an agent?  Yes and no - it depends on where you are as a writer and what you want for your book.  Read on to learn more about when and why you should find an agent.  (Thanks to Joserie F. for asking this question.)

Glimmer Train Short Story Award for New Writers

Glimmer Train announces their Short Story Award for New Writers, deadline of May 31st: 1st place wins $1,200, publication in Glimmer Train Stories, and 20 copies. 2nd place: $500 and possible publication. 3rd place: $300 and possible publication. Glimmer Train is one of the best magazines for aspiring writers to publish in.  They are always open to new talent, and they pay significant earnings for contributors and contest winners.  Because of this, competition is also fairly stiff.

Publish Your Romance Novel with Harlequin

Do you stop by the Romance Section with each visit to the bookstore?  Do you find yourself writing surreptitious stories about loves lost and found?  Are you working on a novel?  Then you may want to publish a Harlequin Romance...