Category: On Publishing

  • 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!

  • Stand with the Banned: Thoughts on Book Banning Practices in the United States

    Stand with the Banned: Thoughts on Book Banning Practices in the United States

    Although the frequency has varied over the years, the United States has had a long-term relationship with book banning. In recent years especially, we have seen an astonishing increase in this practice. Approximately 3,362 recorded book-banning instances occurred from 2022 to 2023, and that number is rising.

  • Indie Press Spotlight

    There are phenomenal indie presses in the U.S. that cater to any specific niche a writer might enjoy.

  • The Intriguing History of Paperback Books

    It all began with a penguin in a zoo. Read more about the history of paperback books!

  • How Open Pedagogy Helps Students and Teachers

    This blog was adapted from the panel “Open Pedagogy: Who, What, Where, How, and Why” presented by the UNG Press at the 2019 USG Teaching & Learning Conference. If you’ve visited the UNG Press blog before, you’ve heard us talk about open educational resources (OER). We’re a big supporter of OER,…

  • Avoiding Predatory Publishers

    Today’s virtual world is fraught with danger. From the prince of a faraway country asking for money to complex computer viruses disguised as helpful software, scams and phony programs are everywhere, and the publishing world is no different. As self-publishing and open access academic journals become more prevalent, there are…