The more an author understands about the rapidly changing world of publishing, the better his or her chances of success getting published, getting sold and reaping rewards. For an excellent article about moving from traditional to “artisanal” publishing, see Kathy Caprino’s post at Forbes. One blog that will lead you to other useful blogs about self-publishing is Voxie Media. A useful blog about trends in eBook sales by traditional publishing houses and self-publishing companies can be found at the Huff Post Book Blog. To learn more about submitting your manuscript to traditional publishing houses, start by learning how to find the best agent for your book. You can learn more about how to find an agent at my February 23rd Book●ed blog post “A is for Agent.”