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Publishing Advice – Practices & PrinciplesPublishing Advice – Practices & Principles

Publishing Advice – Practices & Principles

The following publishing advice is based on my own experiences and those of my clients. I hope you find it…

11 months ago
Want a Traditional Publishing Contract? Do Your HomeworkWant a Traditional Publishing Contract? Do Your Homework

Want a Traditional Publishing Contract? Do Your Homework

This article discusses the pros and cons of traditional publishing. Abandon your biases, study the business of publishing, and choose…

11 months ago
The Perfect Book Sales PageThe Perfect Book Sales Page

The Perfect Book Sales Page

Tom Morkes published The Perfect Book sales Page on his blog. I'm usually the first person to reject formulaic approaches…

11 months ago
Not Selling Books? Did you do the Math?Not Selling Books? Did you do the Math?

Not Selling Books? Did you do the Math?

You threw a grand party but nobody came. Your novel is so good but you're not selling books. What happened?…

11 months ago
Co-Publishing – Alternative Path or Another Trap for Writers?Co-Publishing – Alternative Path or Another Trap for Writers?

Co-Publishing – Alternative Path or Another Trap for Writers?

I recently published a post about the difference between vanity publishing and true self-publishing. Fundamentally, the article defines a publisher…

11 months ago
Self-Publishing & Vanity Publishing: Confuse Them and Pay the PriceSelf-Publishing & Vanity Publishing: Confuse Them and Pay the Price

Self-Publishing & Vanity Publishing: Confuse Them and Pay the Price

What is true self-publishing? What is the difference between self-publishing and “vanity publishing” or “subsidy publishing?” How do these differ…

11 months ago
Why You Need a Professional EditorWhy You Need a Professional Editor

Why You Need a Professional Editor

After completing the final draft of a manuscript for my fifth book, I wanted a reality check. I hired a…

11 months ago
Gatekeepers and Self-PublishingGatekeepers and Self-Publishing

Gatekeepers and Self-Publishing

Indie publishers complain that the mainstream publishing establishment acts as a "gatekeeper." Many readers rely on big publishing houses to…

11 months ago
Many Unhappy Returns – Think Outside the BookstoreMany Unhappy Returns – Think Outside the Bookstore

Many Unhappy Returns – Think Outside the Bookstore

If you're hoping to have mainstream bookstore distribution, using a Vanity Press may present some obstacles. Book buyers will likely…

11 months ago