If you are an author, there is a good chance you have received one of these calls. The phone rings. The person on the other end says they discovered your book online and have an exciting opportunity to help it reach more readers. They may claim to work with bookstores, reading programs or national book… Continue reading Don’t Answer the Phone: New Scams Targeting Authors
The publishing world has changed. The publishing industry is evolving rapidly. Traditional publishers are becoming increasingly risk adverse, tightening their acquisition purse strings and focusing on a tried-and-true formula. They want to see a profit, and for an industry that generates up to $6 billion dollars in revenue (PublishersWeekly), a modest ten-thousand-copy print run isn’t… Continue reading WHAT IS HYBRID PUBLISHING? (and is it a scam?)
You’ve poured your heart into writing a novel, and now you want to get it published! The first step? Learning how to write a query letter. Whether you’re pitching an agent, a small or hybrid publisher, or an acquisitions editor, you need a strong query letter—one that will stand out in a sea of submissions.… Continue reading How to Write a Fiction Query Letter that Stands Out
So, you have a great book idea—whether it’s a memoir, a nonfiction deep dive, or a fresh take on a familiar topic—and you’re ready to get published! But how do you convince a publisher (or a literary agent) to take a chance on it? You write a book proposal. It might seem daunting, or maybe… Continue reading How to Write a Book Proposal That Actually Gets Noticed
They might not ask for money, at least not right away. Scammers are sneaky. Keep an eye out for these 5 author scam red flags.
