Navigating the rough terrain of today’s publishing industry shouldn’t be a solo event. This week in Ask the Agent I’ll explore & dissect a few of the industry’s mysteries, straight from the shoulder.

Let the debates begin! Three books that made me want to be a better writer and better person, and three books that made me want to gouge my eyes out.

A survey by Prospect magazine has chosen the vocal atheist, biologist, author and campaigner as the most influential thinker of the past year.

Though the error seems to be mostly corrected, the excision of all female authors from the list has left many miffed at the website.

In two high-profile ads this week, the bestselling author has called for a government intervention in the decline of the book trade.

Over the past five years I've learned a lot of things about writing — here are 20 of them.

A kick in the pants for the hemhawers, pussyfooters, and the uninitiated. Jump off that cliff!

Writers no longer have to stay home to type out their masterpieces, and smart devices make working on-the-go even easier. Here are some nice applications to get you writing like a pro.

A new writing contest sponsored by the Italian design house on the subject “the reality and its perception”.

Now THAT'S what I call a Khaleesi!

After delighting readers and critics last year, both Mantel and Saunders now have this exclusive bragging right.

Old vs New. Classic vs Pulpy. Depressing vs Chick Lit-y. Classy vs Cheesy. What will win LitReactor's battle of the book covers? Take a look at these redesigns of literary classics and cast your vote.