Kathleen Merz

Kathleen Merz is the managing editor for Eerdmans Books for Young Readers and she writes a column entitled “From the Editor’s Desk” once a month.  Her articles are informative and well written.

(Eerdmans books for Young People also has an official blog entitled “Eerdlings.”

Kristine Kathryn Rusch

Kristine Kathryn Rusch writes about the publishing industry. Her column is entitled “Business Rusch Publishing Articles.”  I have learned a lot about the publishing industry by reading her column.  She tells it like it is and doesn’t sugar coat anything.  Be sure to read her column “Trust Me.”

Jane Friedman

Jane Friedman worked for Writer’s Digest as their editorial director for nine years. She teaches digital media and publishing at the University of Virginia. Plus, she is a columnist for Publishers Weekly. In her recent blog, “Feeling Like an Old Geezer at the New Social Media Party,” she writes about new social media networks:   Snapchat, The List App, and Periscope. They offer opportunities to explore.

(Look for Jane’s recent column in Publishers Weekly. Check out her post on “The Library Market: What Indie Authors Need to Know.”)