by Carly Cantor | Publishing
Big 5 Publishers and Imprints Today’s book publishing market is tighter than ever. Ongoing consolidation within the publishing industry has meant that there are fewer major houses to submit to. Since 2013, the industry has been known for the so-called Big 5 publishers...
by Kelly Lynne | Publishing
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...
by Beth Bruno | Publishing
In June 2018, Denise Medany, in collaboration with graphic artist Gary Briggs, self-published her first book, One Heart Too Many, a work of nonfiction. Denise and Gary have graciously agreed to answer questions about how they did it. Beth Bruno, a freelance book...
by Jeff Karon | Publishing
Positive feedback, but rejected by publishers or writing contest It’s easy to get discouraged if you submit your work to a publisher or contest and receive a rejection. The truth is that because of the large number of submissions to any worthy publisher or contest,...
by Theodora Bryant | Publishing
New authors, and experienced ones, too, occasionally need information about copyright infringement, scam publishers, self-publishing companies, literary agents and publishers, and legal terminology for agent-writers contracts. I have had to deal...
by Ana Howard | Publishing
So you’ve come up with a great idea for a historical novel, done your research, and written your first draft. Now you’re wondering about the next step: self publishing or seeking representation for submissions to traditional publishers. Historical fiction authors have...
