Tag: Book Proposal
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Book Proposal Submissions: New Areas of Interest
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UNG Press now accepts book proposals in a wider range of subject areas, including but not limited to: Research Nonfiction Fiction Please note that the window for New Southern literary fiction is open from June through August every year. We hope to see your book submission in the stacks. While…
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Inside the Reader’s Report: Publishing’s Guardian at the Gate
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Authored by Ryan Lorenz, UNG Press Intern | Banner Image “Report” by Nick Youngson CC BY-SA 3.0 Pix4free.org When it comes to the realm of book publishing, publishers get hundreds, if not thousands of queries a year from authors seeking publication within their catalog. Publishers may find it time-consuming to go through…
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A Guide to Reader’s Reports
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Authored by Cheyenne Clenney, UNG Press Intern Whether you work in the publishing field or are an aspiring author yourself, the ins and outs of publishing a book can be overwhelming—and full of steps that you might not have ever considered. For instance, how does a manuscript actually get to…
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Don’t Get Caught by Predatory Publishers: What Authors Need to Know
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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…
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The Perfect Match: Finding Publishers to Query
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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.
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How to Spot a Predatory Publisher
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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!
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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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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.