Category: On Publishing

  • 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…

  • How to Handle A Rejected Submission

    As a writer, receiving a rejection is inevitable, but there is always a chance the text you have been working on still has opportunity at different publishing houses. Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell and The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein were both rejected upon first review, and these…

  • Children’s Books: Industry Standards and Resources

    Children’s books can be a confusing genre. The notes below explore genre standards among different children’s books and provide resources for further research. These notes were created for UNG Press’s panel, “Children’s Book Publishing From Start To Finish” at the 2019 Dahlonega Literary Festival. Print Version: Children’s Book Industry Standards…

  • Putting Your Best Foot Forward: Guidelines for Submitting a Manuscript

    It’s time. You’re finally ready to submit your writing to a press. After many hours of researching and editing, it would certainly be a shame to see your manuscript returned to you, the dreaded rejection slip attached to the cover. In order to avoid this disappointing outcome, we’ve compiled a…