Melanie Saxton

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Why have your book edited? It’s an essential step in writing and publishing, and there are many reasons why it benefits you as an author and your manuscript as an engaging fiction or non-fiction work. Structural and Content Feedback An editor can provide valuable insights into the overall structure and organization of your book.

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The Idea Logical Company

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

The ruling was explicitly to protect the “competition” for the “anticipated top-selling books” In other words, the big books by big authors for which only the Big Five can compete regularly (with occasional bids coming in from a couple of other next-tier houses) will continue to have five well-funded suitors.

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Melanie Saxton

MARCH 11, 2023

I’ve written a book marketing FAQ, knowing how expansive (but not necessarily expensive) book marketing can be. Book editing and ghostwriting are my primary focuses, yet many authors have asked me for book marketing assistance. BOOK MARKETING IDEAS — FIRST THINGS FIRST Is your book your business?

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The Idea Logical Company

JUNE 20, 2021

The book business is in the early stages of its third great disruption in the past quarter century. The first two both changed the shape of the industry and created winners and losers across the entire value chain: touching every step from how authors got money to how readers got books. Ingram is the heart of this.

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Melanie Saxton

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Many authors, especially first-time authors, feel a bit lost as they search for experienced book editors. Below is some helpful guidance, especially for first-time authors who need professional help with the editing and publishing journey. How long has the book editor been working with authors on manuscripts? Experience is key.

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Melanie Saxton

DECEMBER 30, 2022

I’m happy to provide national book editing and copyediting services to authors in all 50 states and U.S. What a thrill to collaborate on these fantastic projects, which include fiction and nonfiction books, white papers, web copy, and more! International in Addition to National Book Editing. Helpful Resources.

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Jane Friedman

MAY 25, 2023

Many years ago, I was at a book launch for a writer I didn’t know for a book I hadn’t bought. A mutual friend urged me to approach this writer with a question about how to publish the book I was working on. So, I walked up to him and asked if he had any pointers to offer on the publishing journey.

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Melanie Saxton

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Trade books are great marketing tools. I write or edit books across all industries to help businesses gain an upper edge. Often, a memoir element is apparent in these books. Your book doesn’t have to be long, but it does need to highlight what makes you and your business noteworthy, trustworthy, and successful.

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Melanie Saxton

MARCH 1, 2023

The time to write home preparedness books is now! These types of books are not only helpful to audiences but also help propel your marketing initiatives. You, as the author of a business book, can add this credential (and the book) to your website for potential and existing customers to download.

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Melanie Saxton

DECEMBER 29, 2022

My book editing services make all the difference. Maybe your book is written but needs polishing. I help authors prepare their books for literary agents or self-publishing vendors, such as book formatters and cover designers. Count on Me for Book Editing Services. That’s where I come in. Punctuation.

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Make a Living Writing

JULY 5, 2023

Writers are often told to keep their day job until book sales take off, but what if you could find a day job in the industry you love? If you’re here, chances are that you love reading and book publishing jobs are up there in your list of dream careers. Not all book publishing jobs include this aspect.

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Melanie Saxton

DECEMBER 9, 2023

Discover more here about Goodreads and learn more about my book editor and ghostwriter services here and here. As a book editor and ghostwriter , keeping up with literary awards is a must. Goodreads has announced “Best Book” winners for 2023 , and I’m excited to see the recipient book titles and authors.

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Melanie Saxton

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Whether you’re writing a technical manual, an autobiography, a novel, or a self-help book, how expertly you convey your message matters. Available on Amazon I’ve always loved storytelling, from the time I repeated fairy tales to my siblings to the time I began writing magazine editorials and editing books. Look no further!

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Melanie Saxton

MARCH 6, 2023

You can never have enough book marketing ideas, and the time to start thinking about promoting your book is while you are writing it. The simple book marketing ideas below can help you catch up, including a YouTube video. link] Basic Book Marketing Ideas In my experience, the most successful authors have a marketing plan.

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Melanie Saxton

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

I help business leaders chronicle their journeys by copywriting corporate books and ghostwriting memoirs and autobiographies. Corporate books can include the trajectory upward, from founding to Fortune 500 status. I either write or edit these amazing books for business clients or on behalf of authors who cover the topics below.

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Melanie Saxton

MARCH 28, 2023

Be inspired by The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival and seek a professional art book editor to assist with your book-writing project! It might just provide some inspiration for your arts-themed book. Are You in Need of a Professional Art Book Editor? The post Art Book Editor appeared first on Melanie Saxton Media.

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Jane Friedman

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Harlequin Teen (started in 2009) was relaunched as Inkyard in 2019, publishing both YA and middle-grade fiction. It’s only logical: Publishing is a business, and if the imprint doesn’t earn its keep, there’s only so long it can continue. Publicist Kathleen Schmidt , who has had a long career in traditional publishing, agrees. “If

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Melanie Saxton

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Writing a legacy book means capturing your adventures for posterity! Writing a legacy book can be a meaningful and fulfilling project. Let’s start with how and why writing a legacy book (done right) can be life-changing for you and your descendants. Publishing Options Decide how you want to publish your legacy book.

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David Meerman Scott

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Publishing a book is the ultimate way to build authority and credibility in the marketplace. Your book can generate passionate fans of your work, lead to more business at higher fees, make raising VC funding easier, put you on the fast track for promotion, or launch a public speaking career.

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Smart Blogger

AUGUST 11, 2023

Ever wondered how to self-publish a book in today’s ever-evolving digital world? What is Self-Publishing? Self-publishing is akin to being the captain of your ship. Now, what distinguishes self-publishing from its traditional counterpart? Why Consider Self-Publishing? Well, you’re not alone.

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Melanie Saxton

MARCH 28, 2023

As a sports journalist and golf book editor, I’ve covered incredible people and places that inspire authors to write about sports of all kinds, and the ever-popular topic of golf. The fun, the focus, and the antics are part of my life as I ghostwrite and edit books. Do You Need Assistance From a Golf Book Editor?

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Jane Friedman

MARCH 8, 2023

My second novel was going to be published! When New York City–based Adelaide Books offered me a contract to publish Painting Through the Dark , it set my heart racing in a good way. Plus two free books for the author, and further books could be purchased at a 30% discount. He clearly loved and believed in books.

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Publishing Trends

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The 2023 Riyadh International Book Fair wrapped up its 10-day run on October 9, after more than a million visitors had flocked to browse and buy books from the 1,800 publishers from 32 countries that exhibited. While not as well known as Sharjah Book Fair, which begins on Nov. million bookish Instagram followers.

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ProWritingAid

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Self-publishing is an increasingly popular publishing path. Learn how to self-publish a book.

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Melanie Saxton

MARCH 29, 2023

Get assistance from a tourism book editor. Are you thinking about writing a book on tourism, travel adventures, or special destinations here and abroad? Count on me, a tourism book editor, with decades of experience in my portfolio! Do You Need Assistance From a Tourism Book Editor? Writing a travel or tourism manuscript?

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Jane Friedman

AUGUST 31, 2023

Photo by karina zhukovskaya Note from Jane: In the earliest days of my career, I served as managing editor of Writer’s Digest magazine, and one of the nicest parts of my job was calling up winners of our writing contests, including the National Self-Published Book Awards. My dream of literary stardom had cost them plenty.

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Jane Friedman

MAY 17, 2023

Trying to get an agent and a book deal seems like looking for a needle in a haystack. Likewise, publishing independently sounds like a confusing marathon without any guarantee of actual sales. It’s a book about writing a book about a Holocaust survivor. The book’s subject, Gidon, was 83 years old at the time.

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Melanie Saxton

DECEMBER 31, 2022

In my very last blog post in 2022, I’ll share many, many good reasons to outsource your book to a ghostwriter. Keeping a project on track means deadlines are met, and your book can be pitched to literary agents (or go the self-publishing route). After all, it is YOUR book! Ghostwriters are anonymous.

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Melanie Saxton

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Real estate professionals with fascinating personal backstories are the perfect future authors of Realtor Books. Realtor Books — The Basics I have found Realtors to be great storytellers, weaving narratives throughout showings, buying, and selling transactions. Is a Realtor book in your future? And what evokes a sense of home?

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Publishing Trends

APRIL 19, 2024

Every week, we recommend 5 publishing articles/blog posts that supplement the major news for the week. Why Publishers are Turning to the World of Fan Fiction? DeSantis Scaling Back Book Ban Laws? Whether data or industry commentary, we hope these 5 links will be a simple way to keep you in the know. Why is Florida Gov.

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Melanie Saxton

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Count on me to ghostwrite your book and make your dream of authorship a reality. The most important thing I relay to author clients is, “It’s an honor to ghostwrite your book.” Do You Need Me to Ghostwrite Your Book? Some may make inroads and then struggle to complete their books. Types of Books.

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Melanie Saxton

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

There are a hundred and one good reasons to write business trade books. Whether you offer flooring options, countertops, cabinets, kitchen and bath renovations, or even appliances — your marketing narrative can (and should) be captured on your blog, and, better yet, a book! Is a trade book in your future? I can help.

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Melanie Saxton

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

As a children’s book editor, it’s always a thrill when the American Library Association rolls out its yearly honors. Freewater by Amina Luqman-Dawson (published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers) is the w inner of the John Newbery Medal and also the winner of the Coretta Scott King Author Award.

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Melanie Saxton

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

The article below, published in Conroe City Lifestyle , could easily be something found in interior design books. Do you have an interior design book percolating inside your head? I can help — I’ve edited thousands of literary and editorial manuscripts and ghostwritten nearly 30 books.

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Jane Friedman

JANUARY 17, 2024

This week, my sophomore novel Valley Verified came out into the world—exactly one year after my debut novel The Fraud Squad was published. Back then, I was blissfully ignorant of the intricacies of the publishing industry. What if no one shows up to my book events and signings? Will it live up to the hype of the first?

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Melanie Saxton

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

I learned a lot by writing the article below, and it brought to mind the need for more current and clarifying reverse mortgage books. If you are a professional in the home lending market and specialize in reverse mortgages, consider the value of reverse mortgage books. These mortgages are not what I initially thought. Check it out!

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Smart Blogger

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Diving into the “novel vs book” debate isn’t just splitting hairs — it’s about getting to the heart of what we read and why it matters. Book or Novel? But if you’re seeking information, learning material, or practical advice, you’ll likely choose a nonfiction book. Why Does it Matter?

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