How to Query an Agent; Smashwords Bestseller List

[The BookLife Report: Self-publishing news, tips and trends for authors and readers.] [Writing Without Rules]( The Report [Ask the Editor: Finding an Agent]( Veteran editor Betty Kelly Sargent answers writing questions submitted by readers. This month, she takes a look at writing effective query letters to agents. [more » »]( [Smashwords Self-Published Bestsellers: March 2018]( Abbi Glines's romance Brothers South of the Mason Dixon tops the list of bestselling titles on the Smashwords platform for the month of March. [more » »]( [Book Deals: Week of May 14, 2018]( This weekly column helps authors keep abreast of the latest book deals and industry trends. In this edition, Delacorte’s Kate Sullivan bought the currently untitled YA debut by Morgan Parker. [more » »]( [Check Out the BookLife Prize Charts]( Want to know which book is leading the pack in Romance/Erotica? Or who wrote the best Mystery/Thriller? Take a look at the BookLife Prize Charts for all the latest scores and critiques. [SUBMIT YOUR BOOK TODAY! » »]( [Slowdown in Self-Publishing Drops Publishing Revenue at Salem]( First quarter revenue fell 7.6% in Salem Media Group's publishing division, which the company attributed to a slowdown in author acquisitions in its self-publishing business. [more » »]( [PW KidsCast: A Conversation with Gordon Korman]( Featured Reviews [Cooking with Adrienne]( Joan M. Harper. Harper Publications, $19.99 trade paper (156p) ISBN 978-1-539-93607-7 With these splendid recipes, the cuisine of the nouvelle masters is within reach of many a home cook. [more » »]( [Anne and Charles]( Rozsa Gaston. Renaissance Editions, $14.95 trade paper (357p) ISBN 978-0-9847-9065-4 Gaston’s blend of royalty, young love, and the French Renaissance is enchanting. [more » »]( The Best of BookLife [Writing Advice from Chelsea Cain]( The bestselling author of Let Me Go, Kill You Twice, and One Kick gives us her top five tips for writing. [more » »]( [DIY: Art and Illustrations]( When it comes to art and illustrations, consulting with a professional is almost always ideal. [more » »]( For more about these and other great jobs, visit the new [PW JobZone]( now with resume hosting and more! - [National Account Manager- Children's - Little Bee Books - New York](. - [Art Director - Weldon Owen - San Francisco](. - [Editorial Supervisor - Guilford Publications - New York](. - [Senior Publicist - Simon & Schuster - New York](. - [Marketing Coordinator - Oxford University Press - New York](. Indie News Roundup [Jane Friedman: Six Reasons to Relaunch Your Book]( If done right, a book relaunch can enhance an author's brand and boost book sales. [more » »]( [New York Post: Indie Author Ignites Copyright War After Securing Ownership of the Word Cocky]( Faleena Hopkins—author of Cocky Cowboy, Cocky Soldier, and Cocky Biker—set off a social media firestorm after copyrighting the word "cocky." [more » »]( [IndieReader: 'Bro Code' Tops IndieReader Bestseller List]( A rundown of the self-published books hitting IndieReader's weekly bestseller list. [more » »]( PW SELECT The following are this week's books from PW Select, Publishers Weekly's marketing program for indie authors. To sign up your book for PW Select, [click here](. [A Yorkie's Tale: Lessons from a Life Well-Lived]( by David Heaney [Growing Up Whole: A Child's Guide Book]( by Linda Newlin [Infants of the Brush: A Chimney Sweep's Story]( by A. M. Watson [Bronislaw Huberman: From Child Prodigy to Hero, the Violinist Who Saved Jewish Musicians from the Holocaust]( by Peter Aronson [The Girl on the Cliff]( by Frank Perry [The Tantra Connection: Healing Through Cosmic Interface]( by Monika Müller [Sage Stone: The Magic Between the Worlds]( by Darcy Deming [Caligula Reincarnate]( by Steve Peek [Possessed: From Darkness to Light: A True Story of Triumph Against All Odds]( by Cordelia Lee [Leonardo Da Vinci: The Boy Who Loved Circles]( by David Eastis [Acquiesce to Love Peace Gratitude]( by Fabiola Piedad Maria Alicia Reynales de Berry [Nobody's Angel]( by Linda Freeny [This World Is Heavy: A Collection]( by J. A. [Click here]( to see all the recent titles enrolled in PW Select, or [click here]( to sign up your book for the program. E-mail not displaying correctly? 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