ht\Here are a few things you need to know if you want to publish a book with a traditional publisher. While the process for publishing nonfiction and fiction is a bit different, some principles remain the same across genres. 1. Yes, you (probably) need an agent If you want to publish with The Big 5, or…Continue reading 5 Things You Need to Know About Publishing
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7 Mistakes to Avoid When Submitting Your Novel
The difference between getting a serious read and having your manuscript go straight to the delete file can come down to something as seemingly simple as improper formatting. Here are five mistakes that will ensure your manuscript doesn’t get read by an agent or editor: 1. Single spacing and non-standard spacing between paragraphs Manuscripts should…Continue reading 7 Mistakes to Avoid When Submitting Your Novel
Good News for the Book Business: Print sales on the rise, independent bookstores going strong
Alexandra Alter reports for the New York Times that a surprising thing has happened in the book business over the last couple of years (although perhaps not so surprising to longtime readers and booksellers): the sharp rise in ebook sales generated by early Kindle excitement has leveled off, and readers are returning to print. Alter…Continue reading Good News for the Book Business: Print sales on the rise, independent bookstores going strong
How to Find a Literary Agent
Lately, I’ve been listening to a lot of podcasts while spring cleaning. I enjoy the format so much (particularly a podcast called The Heart of Organizing) that I decided to start my own podcast. It’s now live, and the first episode is How to Find a Literary Agent. In this 8-minute podcast, I talk about…Continue reading How to Find a Literary Agent
What Does Amazon Kindle Unlimited Mean for Authors?
Amazon’s Kindle Unlimited just went live, offering readers “unlimited” kindle books for a subscription of $9.99 per month. When I first read this, I cringed. As a traditionally published author, I’m all too familiar with Amazon’s full-on assault on the book industry. Jeff Bezos has made no secret of his plan to put every bookstore…Continue reading What Does Amazon Kindle Unlimited Mean for Authors?