Category: Industry Information

  • Don’t Get Caught by Predatory Publishers: What Authors Need to Know

    Don’t Get Caught by Predatory Publishers: What Authors Need to Know

    Authored by Natalie Montpas, UNG Press Intern Finishing your manuscript should be exciting. After months, years, of hard work, you’re finally ready to share your book with the world. But before you can celebrate, there’s one big step left: finding the right publisher. Unfortunately, not every press out there is…

  • The Perfect Match: Finding Publishers to Query

    The Perfect Match: Finding Publishers to Query

    Querying is an important and time-consuming part of publishing. Here are some factors to consider when embarking on the journey of finding a home for your work.

  • How to Spot a Predatory Publisher

    How to Spot a Predatory Publisher

    Publishing your work is rewarding and worthwhile, and many publishers want to get quality work to readers. Here are a few signs to help you steer clear of predatory publishers and protect your work!

  • Choosing the Right Publisher: How to Determine Who to Query

    Choosing the Right Publisher: How to Determine Who to Query

    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.

  • The Four Stages of Editing

    The Four Stages of Editing

    To demystify the editing process, this post breaks down the four main stages: developmental editing, line editing, copyediting, and proofreading.

  • What is a Reader’s Report and Why Should You Care?

    What is a Reader’s Report and Why Should You Care?

    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.

  • How to Write a Grant Proposal: A Beginner’s Guide

    How to Write a Grant Proposal: A Beginner’s Guide

    Grant writing is a vital skill in many industries, including the realms of university presses and academic publishing. While your exact grant writing . . .

  • How Open Educational Resources Empower Students and Educators

    How Open Educational Resources Empower Students and Educators

    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 . . .