Category: Industry Information
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Choosing the Right Publisher: How to Determine Who to Query
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Choosing who to query is not about sending your work everywhere and hoping for luck; it’s about identifying the presses most aligned with your genre, audience, and long-term goals.
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The Four Stages of Editing
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To demystify the editing process, this post breaks down the four main stages: developmental editing, line editing, copyediting, and proofreading.
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What is a Reader’s Report and Why Should You Care?
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Imagine you’ve submitted a manuscript to your local press. What’s the next step before it ends up on a bookshelf? One of the key checkpoints is the reader’s report.
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How to Write a Grant Proposal: A Beginner’s Guide
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Grant writing is a vital skill in many industries, including the realms of university presses and academic publishing. While your exact grant writing . . .
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How Open Educational Resources Empower Students and Educators
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It’s no secret that the cost of a college education is expensive—and costs are constantly rising. According to College Board’s Trends in College Pricing . . .
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How to Market Your Book Part 4: Backlist Boost
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The buzz for your book doesn’t have to end when it’s reached the end of its time on the frontlist. Backlist titles—that is, books that have been published . . .
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How to Market Your Book Part 3: Frontlist Promotion
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“How to Market Your Book Part 3: Frontlist Promotion” guides authors through making the most of their book-marketing efforts immediately preceding and following publication.
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How to Market Your Book Part 2: Prelaunch Promotion
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“How to Market Your Book Part 2: Prelaunch Promotion” offers tips for optimizing your book marketing strategy in the final months before your book’s launch, including establishing a promotional timeline, engaging with your network, and creating your book’s metadata.