Publishing

What type of editor do you need?

by Dana Isaacson | Mar 14, 2018 | Publishing

Different types of book editors perform distinct tasks. Dana Isaacson explains the nuts and bolts of the editing process.

How to Write a Book Proposal (and why you should read this whether you’re writing one or not)

by Paula Munier | Mar 5, 2018 | Publishing

Sooner or later, you may face the challenge of how to write a book proposal. If you’re writing nonfiction or memoir, it’s obligatory. But even if you are not, you should know what’s included.

Numbers that Matter in Book Publishing

by Dana Isaacson | Feb 26, 2018 | Publishing

What numbers add up to success for career authors? Editor Dana Isaacson discusses figures good and bad.

Writing to the Market. Or Not.

by Paula Munier | Feb 16, 2018 | Publishing

Conventional wisdom has it that there’s no point to writing to the market, because it’s a tough, moving-target market—but there are ways around that. Here’s how to write to the market the smart way.

Secrets to Going Indie, Part 2: Steps

by Our Special Guest | Feb 12, 2018 | Publishing

In Part 1 of “Going Indie” I said I liked being the captain of my ship. Well, mateys, being a captain of an indie book require a lot more than writing and editing your manuscript.

Revealed: The Pleasures and Perils of Publishing Lunches

by Dana Isaacson | Jan 29, 2018 | Publishing

Grab a seat across from editor Dana Isaacson and hear what actually happens during publishing lunches, a literary tradition beloved by both editors and career authors.

Secrets to Going Indie, Part 1: Tools

by Our Special Guest | Jan 24, 2018 | Publishing

To go Indie, writers need a bunch of different tools in their tool belts, especially if they don’t have lots of dollars. The good news: the writing’s the same. The bad news: not much else is.