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?)
So you’ve finished your manuscript. Congratulations! That is a huge milestone—one that deserves celebration. But you might also be asking yourself, “What’s next?” You’ve spent countless hours crafting your story, your characters, your message, your world, and now, you are ready for the world to read your words. Now, you need to learn how to… Continue reading How to find beta readers (and why every author needs them)
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
