by Bede | Oct 25, 2023 | Book Marketing, Book Publishing
If you’ve always dreamed of publishing a children’s book and you want to make that dream a reality, you must make sure that your goal is realistic. Writing books for children can be exciting, but it takes thick skin, an ability to handle rejection, and a commitment to...
by Bede | Oct 20, 2023 | Book Editing, Book Publishing, Writing Tips
You’ve finished the first draft of your nonfiction book or an article for publication. It’s time to hand your manuscript over to an editor, right? Wrong. Recently, I met a prospective author who was working on her first book. “So,” she asked, “an editor like you can...
by SOIPP | Oct 18, 2023 | Book Publishing, Process Improvement, Writing Tips
If you’re a writer, it’s fair to assume you’d like to write a bestseller. In my 12-plus years of experience as an editor for a major publisher, bestseller status is the Holy Grail of the writing trade, and it’s not just an ego thing. Hitting the bestseller lists is an...
by Bede | Sep 27, 2023 | Book Publishing
Whether you work with a publisher or opt to self-publish, having a book is the ultimate calling card. It can helps you gain notoriety, increase your credibility, drive more business leads and gain higher paid speaking engagements. Many entrepreneurs, business owners...
by SOIPP | Sep 25, 2023 | Book Publishing
Before he worked as Director of Marketing for iUniverse’s parent company Author Solutions, Keith Ogorek was an aspiring author. He developed six tips for writing to successfully publish your book. Writing for successful publication Set a date you want to hold a...
by Bede | Sep 20, 2023 | Book Publishing
From poor front cover designs to skipping ‘beta reading’, this post presents 13 self-publishing mistakes a self-publishing author like you should avoid. For every new venture, there is a learning curve. When it comes to self-publishing your book, however,...
