Scripta - by HIP

Nov 13, 20224 min read

Finding A Publisher For Agent-Less Writers

So you don't think you need an agent. Now what?

Nov 6, 20228 min read

Remainders and How To Avoid Them

“Dear Author, XYZ Press would like to inform you that your book, “Umbrella In the Horseradish,” has not performed as well as our sales...

Oct 30, 20225 min read

Literary Agents - A Field Guide

“Let me get with my agent about that.” In certain circles, having a literary agent can be the difference between success and failure. But...

Oct 23, 20228 min read

The Fix

A review of the publishing industry today, and how HIP plans to attack challenges that plague writers.

Oct 16, 20223 min read

Royalties and You

Royalties are the portion of profits that a publisher gives to an author upon the sale of their book. Seems simple, doesn’t it? The thing...

Oct 9, 20225 min read

Navigating Morality Clauses

In the course of examining your first publishing contract you may notice a short provision which in essence limits certain behaviors that...

Oct 2, 20224 min read

Why Is It So Hard To Get Published?

Why a publisher might reject your book and how to fix it.

Sep 25, 202210 min read

Landing Your First Book Deal: A Compact guide

In this entry, we discuss strategies to catch a publishers attention and decrease your rejection rate.

Sep 12, 20227 min read

The Big Deal With the Big Five

Who are the Big Five and what makes them so special? Let's talk about why everyone wants a deal with these publishing monoliths!