Oh, the unpublished manuscript – the gem that’s hiding on your hard drive, just waiting for the spotlight! Maybe you’ve written the next great American novel or a short story collection that’ll make readers weep. Perhaps you’re sitting on a poetry collection that’ll stir souls or a nonfiction book that’ll change minds. How do you … Read more
Many writers of fiction, plays, screenplays and poetry struggle with whether they should use an author nom de plume instead of their real name when writing. While there is a trend towards using real names in social media in order to promote more responsible postings on the internet, there are some very good reasons for … Read more
Social media continues to be a large part of any successful online marketing campaign. But with new social media apps entering the playing field, how do you know which platforms are the most important for you to have a presence on? While it’s important to be where your target audience is, there are other factors … Read more
Below is a list of literary journals and magazines that especially focus on publishing the work of emerging and young poets and fiction writers / authors. It’s really important to start getting your work out into the world of professional publication, right? Agents and publishers want to see that you’ve taken those first steps, been … Read more
Writers fear rejection. Unless you are writing on commission, you have probably put tens, if not hundreds, if not thousands of hours into your work in progress. The thought of being turned away by every publisher you submit to is daunting. But being rejected doesn’t have to be a catastrophe. Below we explore how to … Read more
Following the submission and formatting guidelines is the first step to successfully publishing a book, including line spacing. But are novels single or double-spaced? Novels are published with single-spaced lines, but the industry standard for unpublished manuscripts is double-spaced lines. It’s vital to send a manuscript to a publisher with the correct formatting, even if … Read more
Most writers dream of being published, and many will work hard for years and years to see that dream come to life. But should you pay a publisher to publish your work? In most cases, you should not pay a publisher to publish your work. If a publisher is seeking a payment, this means that … Read more
If you publish a book through the traditional publishing channels, one of the considerations you must make is which publisher to take your book to. This raises the question of whether or not you need to pay the publisher for their services. Reputable publishers don’t usually ask for money, but they don’t work for free. … Read more
Getting a book deal is a massive opportunity for any writer, especially just starting their career. To get a book deal, is it necessary to have an agent? You can’t usually get a book deal without an agent if you go the traditional publishing route. Getting a book deal means agreeing to and signing a … Read more
Self-publishers have a range of options for book covers, making the decision between hardcover and paperback all the more difficult. And when trying to determine which cover type might sell more copies of your book, numerous audience considerations must be factored in. So which type sells more copies? Paperback sells more copies, reaching a higher … Read more