Trade review journals like Foreword Reviews , Publishers Weekly , Kirkus , Booklist , and Library Journal exist to help librarians and booksellers identify the best books to stock on their shelves. The journals each employ many dozens to hundreds of...

After you have written and edited your book, you will probably turn to designing your book covers. You might want to start with the front cover. The beginning of the book might seem a logical place to start. You then might put all your time and energy...

One of the most important aspects of working with a freelance editor is your comfort level with that editor. So, you’ve selected an editor who is not only competent, but is accessible, responsive and reliable. And you like him or her. However, this is...

Podcasts are more relevant than ever. In 2019, 90 million Americans (or 32% of the country) had listened to a podcast in the last 30 days when surveyed, according to Statista . And 66% of the respondents in the Discover Pods 2019 Podcast Trends Report...

There are many options for publishing your work and audiobooks are one of the hottest formats. Here are some things to know as you consider this popular market. 1. Know the market Audiobooks are currently the highest growing segment of publishing...

There are numerous publishing options for authors these days, providing an amazing opportunity for anyone to publish a book. Because of this, understanding the differences between the various options can be overwhelming and confusing. Major differences...