Ever wonder how famous authors manage to continuously publish new novels, year after year, to a seemingly endless success? Could it be that these literary heavyweights use ghostwriters to produce their best-selling, list-topping, millions-making titles for them? It certainly would explain a few things for the rest of us. Some famous authors do use ghostwriters, … Read more
A biography isn’t something you can write on a weekend. Researching, interviewing, and then writing seems a little overwhelming. So will the hard work pay off, and will it sell well? Biographies about celebrities and well-known people sell well, and biographies about those less well-known but still influential in their field have lower sales. Biographies … Read more
New authors aren’t always prepared for what comes after writing a book. Many want to believe their writing is so compelling that people will be clamoring over one another in bookstores to buy a copy. Unfortunately, book sales never come that easy for anyone. It is hard to sell a book if you haven’t correctly … Read more
As an author, you more than likely suspect that it doesn’t pay well to write just one book, unless you’re already famous. If you’re just starting out writing your creations, you might wonder how many books you need to write just to break even. How many books do other authors write? Authors usuaslly write several … Read more
Once your book is published, can you use it in promotional materials or in your portfolio? Or does the publisher have the rights to it instead? Are the rights to the work the same as the right to reproduce it? Publishing rights are not the same as copyright. The copyright belongs to the original creator … Read more
When it comes to publishing a book, several moving parts work interdependently. The author and publisher work so closely together that some might assume they’re the same. Unless the author self-publishes, the author and publisher are not the same person. The author writes the book, and the publisher, agent, or publishing house will oversee editing, … Read more
With the decline of long-form journalism, magazines, and the newspaper industry, many writers have turned to careers as ghostwriters. Ghostwriters are increasingly seen as a vital part of the publishing industry. With so many celebrities bringing out ghostwritten memoirs and autobiographies, do ghostwriters actually write the whole book? Ghostwriters write the entire book unless the … Read more
It takes a lot of time to write the next best seller. It’s also something that you invest emotionally in, so it makes sense that you want it to succeed as much as possible. And with self-publishing becoming a viable path, you might be wondering if it would hurt your chances with a publisher. Self-publishing … Read more
In 2007, Amazon changed the world of authorship with the launch of Kindle Direct Publishing. Today, the platform is home to thousands of authors, many of whom have gone on to enjoy successful writing careers. If you intend to take advantage of Amazon’s self-publishing platform, you’re probably wondering if there’s a limit to the number … Read more
Publishing a book these days can be a relatively simple process. Various online platforms allow you to publish your own book and even make a good amount of money. However, can a minor publish their own book? A minor can publish their own book. However, the minor will most likely need a parent or guardian … Read more