How to Self-Publish a Book in 2022
ProWritingAid
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
Self-publishing is an increasingly popular publishing path. Learn how to self-publish a book.
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How to Self-Publish a Book: A Beginner-Friendly Guide for 2023
Smart Blogger
AUGUST 11, 2023
Ever wondered how to self-publish a book in today’s ever-evolving digital world? Every day, countless budding authors like you wonder how to turn their words into a tangible masterpiece. What is Self-Publishing? Self-publishing is akin to being the captain of your ship.
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Checking facts with players who are still in the game
The Idea Logical Company
MAY 8, 2024
My insight into the commercial world of book publishing is no longer informed by daily contact with people making their living in it. It doesn’t take a math genius to reckon that a pretty stable total book purchasing and readership constituency will result in dramatic reductions in sales per title.
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When a publisher might not do as good a job as a self-publishing author
The Idea Logical Company
JANUARY 4, 2023
We’ve previously explored what I called “the end of the trade publishing concept” , which stems from the now wide-open opportunity to publish available to anybody with a computer and something to deliver as a book. That was the total number of books “in print” in English in the world.
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Combining Self-Portrait Photography with AI-Generated Image Backdrops
Kristi Hines
APRIL 9, 2024
In a recent collection of images I created for social media, I experimented with combining self-portrait photography and AI-generated images created with ChatGPT/DALL-E3 as backdrops. In front of her is a large, ornate book stand with an open book atop it. A woman poses in a satin pink dress that gracefully hugs her form.
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What the ruling against the PRH-S&S merger means for the publishing business
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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Storyscaping in the Realm of Book Editing
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.
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Hybrid Publishers and Paid Publishing Services: Red Flags to Watch For
Jane Friedman
FEBRUARY 14, 2024
on Unsplash Today’s post is by author Joel Pitney, founder of Launch My Book. “It I have no idea where my book is published.” These are just a few of the comments I’ve heard from authors sharing their experiences with the hybrid publishing companies they’ve chosen to work with. It takes them weeks to get back to me.” “I
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Book Marketing FAQ
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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Going After the Widest Audience Possible: Q&A with Award-Winning Author Jami Fairleigh
Jane Friedman
MARCH 13, 2024
For years now, the Indie Author Project has made an effort to find the best self-published books in communities across the U.S. The project encompasses public libraries, authors, curators, and readers working together to connect library patrons with great self-published work, primarily in fiction. and Canada.
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All About Writing a Legacy Book and Having It Professionally Polished
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. And if writing is not your strong suit, I’m here to help.
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How To Find Experienced Book Editors
Melanie Saxton
OCTOBER 15, 2023
Many authors, especially first-time authors, feel a bit lost as they search for experienced book editors. The question is how best to wade through a sea of editors and find the right match. Below is some helpful guidance, especially for first-time authors who need professional help with the editing and publishing journey.
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Tips for Writing, Publishing, and Promoting an E-book to Build Your Personal Brand
Credible Content
MAY 28, 2023
Writing and publishing e-books for personal branding. And when it comes to leveraging your expertise and showcasing your authority, e-books can be an incredibly powerful tool. What Is E-Book Writing and Publishing? Design elements may be included to enhance the aesthetics and readability of the e-book.
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Texas Ghostwriting Service
Melanie Saxton
DECEMBER 27, 2022
I am a texas-based ghostwriter and book editor with clients worldwide, including Canada, Australia, and Europe. It’s an Honor to Ghostwrite Your Book. Outsourced Legacy Books — Hire a Ghostwriter. Ghostwriting Fees: How Much Does It Cost To Hire A Ghostwriter? Ghostwriter Project — Business Books. Ghostwriting.
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Lessons from 23 Years as a Self-Publishing Novelist
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. But I had reached my limit. I was defeated.
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10 Best Creative Writing Courses in India
Write Freelance
JANUARY 21, 2023
Finding and enrolling in the best creative writing courses in India has been more difficult than I thought. At least it used to be, seven years ago when I had just dived into freelance writing. I wanted to hone my skills and practice fiction writing too, which is when I started looking for creative writing courses online.
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How AI-Generated Books Could Hurt Self-Publishing Authors
Jane Friedman
AUGUST 20, 2023
10, a new book was self-published, Fire and Fur y: The Story of the 2023 Maui Fire and its Implications for Climate Change by “Dr. I learned about the book from this Forbes article , but by then, Amazon had removed the book from sale. Just two days after the Maui wildfires began, on Aug. It’s basically a checkbox.
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Google knocked us out for a couple of days, but we’re back!
The Idea Logical Company
JANUARY 9, 2023
I was very pleased with my post of last week, about how my friend Ed Rogoff could possibly self-publish a book about health called “Scary Diagnosis” better than it would be delivered to the public by a professional publisher. I put it up. My subscribers got it by email. So we rooted it out.
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Digital Media Assistance
Melanie Saxton
MARCH 5, 2023
The training and studying became a solid foundation for book editing, ghostwriting, and providing copywriting services to businesses. Subject Matter Expertise But what about books that are about to launch into today’s competitive marketplace? Early on, authors began asking me for help in their online efforts to sell their books.
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To Give It Away or Not to Give It Away
Jane Friedman
MARCH 7, 2023
Her third book, Bright Blue Planet , publishes this month. Before I get started, it’s only fair to reveal that I am a self-published author who gives her first-in-series away from time to time. Authors against giving it away I understand why plenty of authors vehemently disagree with the idea of giving their book away.
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How Bad Publishers Hurt Authors
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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Creative Planning for Authors and Poets
Jane Friedman
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
Through my own experiences, and through observing tens of thousands of authors as director of The Alliance of Independent Authors, I’ve seen poor plans and no plans derail many books and authors. It began with my own needs, at a time when planning for me was no more than a to-do list and a daily check-in with my creative self.
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Tips On Writing Memoir With J.F. Penn
The Creative Penn
FEBRUARY 26, 2024
How can you write a memoir that is emotionally honest and revealing enough for readers to care, and cope with the inevitable fear of judgment that evokes? How can you write about real places and people in memoir? Why is editing a memoir so challenging and what should you keep in mind around publishing and marketing choices?
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Ghostwriting Trends: A Report from the Gathering of the Ghosts in New York City
Jane Friedman
JANUARY 24, 2024
Moehringer, ghostwriter of Prince Harry’s mega-selling memoir Spare, published a revealing peek into the intimate dance between author and writer. Ghostwriters are a proud but underappreciated group. Because their contributions to the literary world have traditionally been made in secret, ghosts rarely get public recognition.
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How to Make Money Writing: 5 Ways to Get Paid to Write in 2024
Smart Blogger
NOVEMBER 17, 2023
In this post, you’ll learn exactly how to make money writing – different strategies, how to do it – basically, everything you need to know to succeed. They don’t want to think about the uncertainty, the rejection, the self-doubt. You know that. I know that. Everybody knows that. Absolutely.
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Is Book Writing Profitable? 5 Unique Perspectives To Consider
Make a Living Writing
AUGUST 21, 2023
These days, writers hoping to traditionally publish are encouraged to keep their day jobs. The big question is often, is book writing profitable? So yes, publishing books CAN be profitable. However, is this available for everyone who travels the traditional publishing route, or just a few outliers? Which is it?
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National Friends of Libraries Week — Write Your Novel!
Melanie Saxton
OCTOBER 17, 2022
If you persevere, your book can appear on Amazon and library shelves in your area and beyond. Perhaps you have a great story idea but aren’t sure how to frame it within a novel. I can step in as your editor or ghostwriter , and consult with you about your premise, direction, and goals for the book. Then voila !
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Why You Should Start Promoting Your Writing Before You’re “Ready”
Jane Friedman
MAY 10, 2023
That piece was published by mistake. By this point, I’d all but given up on any version getting published, period. Today’s post is by author Catherine Baab-Muguira ( @CatBaabMuguira ). Years ago, I had a freelance article go viral, or at least modestly viral, racking up over 50,000 Facebook shares. This felt amazing. Exhilarating.
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30+ Insanely Useful Writing Resources for Authors in 2023
Smart Blogger
AUGUST 9, 2023
Note : I’ve focused on non-fiction books here, though you’ll find that some of the advice — particularly on areas like research and time management — will apply to other types of writing too. Got a Book Idea? Ever scoured the vast internet for the best writing resources, only to end up lost in a sea of options? Well, good news!
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Let Your Dark Horse Run. Writing The Shadow With Joanna Penn
The Creative Penn
OCTOBER 13, 2023
How can you let your creative dark horse run? The white horse represents my rational self, the one society sees. My good behaviour, my industry, my hard work, my productivity, my scrubbed-clean, well-mannered good girl self. She says the right things, reads the right books. Perhaps it will help you, too. Let me run.
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Your Manuscript Has Been Edited By Top Professionals—But You Still Get Rejected. What Gives?
Jane Friedman
JUNE 14, 2023
Dear Dejected, There are three reasons your book is getting rejected: The query isn’t selling the book or your professionalism. The book feels dated (despite the argument in the query that it’s in tune with current events). Plus the query is missing some key elements—the book’s word count and genre (women’s fiction).
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Book Marketing Ideas
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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Copywriting Corporate Books
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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Writing The Shadow: Turn Your Inner Darkness Into Words Kickstarter Launch
The Creative Penn
OCTOBER 10, 2023
Do you want your books to stand out in a sea of content by being authentic and personal in your writing whatever the genre? Are you interested in creative self-development ? Our own self-censorship and the judgment of others keep us from writing freely — and sometimes, from living fully. Check out the Publishing category here.
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Querying & Submitting in 2023: Q&A with Jeff Herman
Jane Friedman
FEBRUARY 7, 2023
Jeff Herman is the author of the long-running marketplace directory Jeff Herman’s Guide to Book Publishers, Editors & Literary Agents, now in its 29th edition. He has presented hundreds of workshops about writing and publishing and has been interviewed for dozens of publications and programs. Tough question to answer.
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Why You Need a Press Release in the Digital Age
Jane Friedman
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
Because this is still how you send information to the media. Here is a simple example in the book world: It is very likely that someone will review or feature your book and lift copy straight from your release, which is exactly what you want. will help with you or your book appearing in response to search queries.
Your Publishing Options With Rachael Herron
The Creative Penn
JULY 17, 2023
What are the pros and cons of traditional publishing vs self-publishing? How can you combine multiple options for a more creatively satisfying — and profitable — author career? Rachael Herron gives her tips. You can listen above or on your favorite podcast app or read the notes and links below.
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The Other Pitch Packages Authors Should Prepare
Jane Friedman
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
When we talk about “pitch packages” in publishing, we’re usually talking about an author’s query letter and synopsis (for fiction), or a book proposal (for nonfiction). Here’s a rundown of four other pitch packages you will need before, during, and after your book comes out, roughly in order of importance and utility.
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Do you need a writing coach?
Kayleigh Moore
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
These efforts might become a newsletter, regular blog articles for your website, or even a creative writing project, like a book or a short story. There are different ways to go about coaching, so it's important to figure out how YOU best learn. A few weeks back, I asked a question in my newsletter. Encouragement.
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Unpublished Author Tips
Melanie Saxton
OCTOBER 21, 2022
Emerging writers often wonder how best to prepare their books for the marketplace, and I’ve put together some “unpublished author tips” below that might help. If you are an indie author who plans to self-publish, this blog post is dedicated to you! How you launch and market it can impact sales.
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True Crime Book Editor — Ken Wilson’s Guilty as Sin
Melanie Saxton
SEPTEMBER 12, 2023
As a true crime book editor, I really appreciate the words below, provided by author Ken Wilson. His book, Guilty as Sin , i s a novel of suspense, betrayal, and greed inspired by true events. Often authors reach out after a project concludes to share kind words about their book editing experience. Questions?
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9 Ways to Monetize a Blog + 3 Methods to AVOID
Make a Living Writing
JUNE 23, 2023
A book Writing a book is a really easy way to make money blogging. A book Writing a book is a really easy way to make money blogging. It might not seem like it, but the fact that you’re already a writer puts you miles ahead of most people who already do write and publish books to make money.
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Poetry Writing Jobs: 5+ Keys to Creative Writing Openings (2023)
Smart Blogger
APRIL 14, 2023
Want to get paid to write poetry but not sure how to get poetry writing jobs? Read on as we walk you through how to make good money writing poetry. Here are a few to get you started: Four Way Books Prize $1000 Swamp Pink Prize $2000 Wergle Flump Humour Poetry Contest 1st Prize $2000 Already won a few creative writing competitions?
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How Authors Can Build Relationships with Independent Bookstores
Jane Friedman
FEBRUARY 22, 2023
If you want your book to be carried by independent bookstores, the most important thing to remember is that every store is different; you need to carefully research each store before you make an approach. That was the key takeaway from an Authors Guild panel hosted in fall 2022 on how to build a relationship with bookstores.
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