by Publisher | Jun 28, 2024 | Book Publishing, Writing Tips
When it comes to writing, every writer is unique. But mistakes made by first-time authors are not as unique. In a very unscientific poll, I asked fiction editors which errors they come across the most often. Not surprisingly, the culprits were the same. Below are the...
by Publisher | Jun 26, 2024 | Book Marketing, Book Publishing
Print on demand is an exciting way to produce books and is relatively new—only about 15 years old. It has revolutionized book creation and the publishing market, from family books to work by creative pros, to mainline publishers and academics. With sophisticated...
by Publisher | Jun 24, 2024 | Book Marketing, Book Publishing
As an author, hosting a book signing event is a great strategy to promote your book, hook new fans and celebrate the endless night and day that you have put in to make your book a reality. If you want to host a book signing event, here is how to do it right and...
by Publisher | Jun 21, 2024 | Idea Management, Process Improvement, Writing Tips
For most of my twenties, I jumped from one dream to the next. But through it all, I secretly wanted to be a writer. I watched friends bridge the gap between amateur and professional, and I wished I could be them. Because I was envious of my friends’ writing success, I...
by Publisher | Jun 19, 2024 | Writing Tips
My 10-year-old daughter loves telling stories, and she really liked embellish them with emotionally laden words that packed a punch. For example, her teacher didn’t speak firmly or shout – she’d “scream”. A kid at school didn’t push another – he’d “viciously smash”...
