Book Marketing and Publishing

How to Write a Query Letter

How to Write a Query Letter

Now that you’ve finished writing your manuscript, have worked with an editor, and made revisions, it’s time to think about the all-important query letter.  You’ve probably seen online articles and blogs giving you the rules and suggested structure along with...

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How to Copyright a Book

How to Copyright a Book

When I wrote my first book quite a few years ago, I wanted to be sure no one could steal it, so I started investigating how to copyright a book. It turns out that since then no one has tried to steal it, so I guess my advance research and preparation worked! I learned...

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Writing Query Letters and Book Proposals

Writing Query Letters and Book Proposals

The published writers and professional book editors at Book Editing Associates can help you write or revise query letters for both fiction and nonfiction books. Don’t wing it with something so important. You’ll never have another chance to make a first impression. If you believe in your book, give it the very best shot by working with experts in the field.

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Publishing Terminology: 10 Terms You Should Know

Publishing Terminology: 10 Terms You Should Know

When it is time to seek publication for your book manuscript, even if you are self-publishing, you will need to explain what your book is about. You will need condensed descriptions for your pitch or your submission packet. Out in the wide world, some of these terms...

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How to Make Your Self-Published Book an Amazon Bestseller

How to Make Your Self-Published Book an Amazon Bestseller

Becoming a bestseller is almost every author’s dream. However, not every author is able to achieve it. Ever stop to wonder why? Let’s assume you have a book that’s well-written, properly edited, and correctly formatted. But something is still holding your work back....

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