Author and editor Leah McNaughton Lederman says the category of creative nonfiction includes genres like memoir, personal essay, travel writing, food writing, and more. The writing is based around true stories and real experiences and uses the literary...

AI (artificial intelligence) is a trending and somewhat controversial topic in many different industries, including the publishing industry. Nelson Books Senior Marketing Director John Andrade has seen some major advantages with AI as a book marketer...

Printing costs must always be factored in when setting a retail price for a book. ALC President Keith Ogorek's latest nonfiction book will be printed in color, so the pricing and printing options are very important considerations in the publishing process...

Singaporean poet and photographer Marc Nair has published five solo volumes of poetry, the first three of which were published with Red Wheelbarrow Books. Red Wheelbarrow Books is a Singapore-based publisher that focuses on showcasing poetry and prose...

The writing process and path to publishing can be very intimidating for new writers. Self-published author Rob Wingerter shares tips on how new writers can get past that feeling of being overwhelmed. First, don't hesitate to take the plunge if you...

Before meeting with an agent or publisher, you have to be prepared and do your research. Author and technical writer Neil V. Young has been able to do that by attending a seminar led by an agent at a writing conference, but researching online can yield...

For author and technical writer Neil V. Young, writing his books is the fun part, while rewriting is the real work. He says going back into your story and making changes and edits is the toughest part of getting the book ready to publish. After Young...

For independent publisher Story Farm, the timeline for a cookbook can range from four months to a few years, depending on the project scope. Per owner Bob Morris, the ideal timeline is about one year. This allows plenty of time for photoshoots and...

If you’re self-publishing a book, author and film post-production supervisor Sheryl Benko advocates for getting your book into bookstores. For her, seeing her novel The Last of Will on shelves legitimized the whole experience. Benko advises authors to...

Publishing your short work in literary magazines and anthologies is an excellent way to develop your craft and expand your credentials as a writer. These markets range from no payment to significant compensation. Many of them also nominate their contributors...