Publishing
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What Is a Literary Agent and Why Do Authors Need One?
For aspiring authors, the odds of securing a literary agent are a staggering 1 in 6,000, making the path to traditional publishing an elite gauntlet.
How to Choose Between Traditional and Independent Publishing in 2025
In 2025, the median self-published author earned $13,500, more than double the income of their traditionally published counterparts.
How to Secure Film Rights and Book Options for Screen Adaptations
For an independent producer, securing film rights for a book can cost as little as $0 to $2500, a stark contrast to typical studio deals.
Millie's Library Milliroad campaign connects creators and readers
In just one week, Millie's Library's 'Milliroad' anniversary campaign has already raised $500,000 from over 10,000 readers, directly funding new projects for independent creators, according to the Mil
Writers Exit Substack Amidst Rising Platform Costs
In late April 2026, The Ankler, a prominent Hollywood trade newsletter, announced its departure from Substack to Passport, signaling a growing exodus of established creators.
Is Your Next Favorite Book Already at Rowan Prose Publishing?
Rowan Prose Publishing, a South Carolina boutique press, curates genre fiction for readers who love hard and are always hungry for what's next. They focus on publishing new voices and diverse tropes, offering spicy paranormal romance, dark fantasy, cozy whodunits, and pulse-pounding thrillers.
Comic Creators Face Financial Struggles Despite Record Sales
Despite graphic novel sales tripling between 2019 and 2024, Avi Ehrlich, owner of indie publisher Silver Sprocket, is personally hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt.