Self-publishing has become more and more prevalent in the modern publishing structure; the control that authors can keep over their works makes it one of the most rewarding paths to take. Unfortunately, self-publishing can also feel isolating. Without the structure traditional publishing offers, such as having an established team of editors, agents, and even marketing […]
Heading into 2025 brings with it some needed adjustments as we, authors and publishers committed to seeing our words impact our world, set out to market the works of our hands. Continuing with this unpacking of the five points set out at the relaunch of this site, in this article we’re going to look at […]
‘I spit in my hands…’ The sentence has been in my mind for a couple of days now. I am not sure what it wants from me. What does it want me to do with it? What does it want to be? I haven’t had the time to write anything properly in the past months. […]
The self-publishing industry is full of exciting opportunities, but it also offers a prime environment for fraudsters who prey on new authors. The latest of these scams made headlines on December 20, 2024, when Federal prosecutors indicted three executives from PageTurner Press in an alleged $44 million publishing fraud scheme. Google it. The details are […]
After twelve years as a book editor, before joining a company that built a virtual foreign rights marketplace, I thought I understood the publishing industry’s fundamental dynamics. My first Frankfurt Book Fair proved to be revelatory. As publishing continues its digital transformation, the experience offered valuable insights about the delicate balance between innovation and tradition. […]
In the competitive world of independent publishing, getting your book in front of readers is more difficult than ever before. Without a publishing house to help with marketing, authors must think outside the box about ways to get the word out about their stories. Fortunately, you can create a memorable book trailer to share on […]
