The past few years have brought unexpected changes into every sphere of our lives, and the world of writing, reading, and publishing is no exception. However, the publishing world had already been shifting continuously for over a decade. The coronavirus pandemic has pushed so many industries to take massive, previously unthinkable leaps into the digital […]
These tools are revolutionizing the landscape for authors, making writing and editing more accessible and efficient. AI assists at every stage, from drafting initial ideas to polishing final manuscripts. Discover how AI enhances creativity, ensures consistency, and speeds up the writing process, allowing authors to focus on their unique voice and story. This article explores […]
In 2018, there were over 1.5 million new self-published titles that hit the market. Since then, the number of new authors has only increased. Because of this trend, more self-publishing companies are appearing; it seems a new company pops up in my social media feeds almost every day. This is both good news and bad […]
2020 will mark the end of a transformative decade for the publishing world, but the pace of change isn’t likely to slow down anytime soon. Many authors and publishers are still catching their breath and working hard to keep pace with the shifts we’ve already seen. But to find success in the coming years, authors […]
All too often, proper editing is the missing piece of the puzzle for self-publishing authors, who invest all of their hard work, talent, skill, and energy writing their book, only to fall short due to editing oversights. This commonly leads to terrible reviews, poor reception, and low sales, for authors who may have had a good idea […]
In our last article, we outlined a basic list of what to include in a book press kit. This time, we’ll discuss the best approach to actually writing some of the elements that go into your book press kit. While some of putting together a press kit involves collecting information you already have and bringing […]
Are you thinking about eBook publishing, but are unsure of where to start? Why eBooks EBooks are an increasingly popular option for authors, publishers, and readers. Able to be read on any computer or on handheld devices, eBooks offer a level of convenience that was unavailable fairly recently. Not only are most print books available […]
Are you a writing a book geared toward Christian audiences, and wondering about the keys to success in the Christian market? Are you looking for a Christian book publisher? How does this book publishing process differ for Christian books instead of general literature? Are there companies and agents who focus on Christian books? Maybe you’re […]
Do you need to hire a book publishing agent, even if you plan to self-publish? Before the tide of digital self-publishing services, the conventional wisdom was that self-publishing authors should not bother to pay the fees for a book publishing agent. Furthermore, literary agents did not traditionally work with self-publishing authors, since their role was […]
Book Editing Services for Self-Publishing Authors You’ve taken your book to an agent, who spent some weeks with it before getting back to you with a note: “Hire an editor, then I’ll take another look.” Okay, you think, and fire up your computer, open a Google search page and start searching for book editing services […]
