When publishing a book, it's important to understand that the various distribution channels for selling books may track sales differently. They may also treat book genres and categories differently. These are two areas of publishing where author Angela...

All new authors, whether traditionally published or self-published, must put in a lot of time and effort to build their book audience. Having a direct connection with readers is especially important for self-published or independently published authors...

If you have trouble finding time to write and difficulties promoting yourself, then blogging a book may be right for you. Nina Amir, author of “How to Blog a Book,” discusses the advantages of blogging your book into creation. She says that it's the...

If you have trouble finding time to write and difficulties promoting yourself, then blogging a book may be right for you. Nina Amir, author of “How to Blog a Book,” discusses the advantages of blogging your book into creation. She says that it's the...

All new authors, whether traditionally published or self-published, must put in a lot of time and effort to build their book audience. Having a direct connection with readers is especially important for self-published or independently published authors...

Illustrations are a critical part of a children's picture book, and knowing how to find the right artistic fit is an important step in the publishing process. When publishing traditionally the publisher will typically select the illustrator, as author...

Illustrations are a critical part of a children's picture book, and knowing how to find the right artistic fit is an important step in the publishing process. When publishing traditionally the publisher will typically select the illustrator, as author...

There are considerations all authors should take when reviewing a contract, explains Greg Victoroff, Esq., partner at Greg Victoroff & Associates. What rights are being requested by the publisher? This may include where the book will be distributed,...

Many writers question whether or not the word count of their manuscript matters. In a nutshell, it does. Literary agent Steve Hutson says he has to keep in mind what a publisher expects when he's reviewing manuscript submissions, and publishers expect...

L. E. Perez, author and owner of Palmas Publishing, talks about her publishing journey and why she chose to publish an anthology. Her anthology series, Thrill of the Hunt , has been followed by a number of sequels. After the first anthology, the project...