by Carol | Jan 1, 2018 | Industry Advice, Production and Publishing
An ISBN (International Standard Book Number) is a product identifier that’s used by publishers, libraries, booksellers, and internet-based booksellers, such as Amazon.com and BarnesandNoble.com, for listing, ordering, sales records, etc. An ISBN identifies the...
by Carol | Dec 13, 2024 | Industry Advice, Marketing and Promotion, Production and Publishing
A strong author platform is essential to getting your book into your readers’ hands. Part of that platform includes a fan base—a group of readers who share a common interest in your writing and who will seek out your future works. Publishing shorter works with...
by Carol | Jun 6, 2019 | Industry Advice, Marketing and Promotion, Production and Publishing
With almost a million books published each year in the United States alone, the publishing industry is akin to a thick stew. You’ll find lots of tasty morsels in that pot, but separating them out takes work. Likewise, it’s difficult for any one book to stand out...
by Carol | Jun 4, 2019 | Editing and Writing, Marketing and Promotion, Production and Publishing
An author’s bio appears in the “About the Author” section of a book. Traditionally, it’s the very last page of the book and is often accompanied by a professional headshot. We refer to this as the “long bio.” A more succinct version traditionally appears on the back...
by Carol | Jan 1, 2018 | Industry Advice, Production and Publishing
We have been trade book publishing professionals for quite some time now, and we’ve seen a lot of changes in the industry. But the one thing that never changes is the care and attention a book needs to make it a quality product. In traditional publishing, a manuscript...
by Carol | Apr 17, 2019 | Industry Advice, Production and Publishing
Are you tossed between traditional publishing and independent publishing (aka self-publishing)? These days, there is no “right” way to publish. The path to choose depends on your motivations as an author and an entrepreneur. Here are 6 factors to consider: 1. Interest...
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