One of the parts of book publishing that seems to confound newcomers to the field is the purpose and use of the International Standard Book Number (ISBN). Not only that, but since the rise of companies that perform publishing services for authors, there has been even...
So you wrote a book, and now you want to publish it. First of all, congratulations, as this is a huge accomplishment! Having the desire to write a book is common, but putting in the hours until you create a final product takes a different level of commitment. ...
I’m just about to head back north from the Central Coast Writers Conference, which ended last night. After the last session we all headed over to Coalesce Bookstore in Morro Bay. Just walking into this store reminded me of everything I love about independent...
Novelist Tess Collins entrusted me with the design of her new book, Helen of Troy. It’s a “quirky and lively retelling of the Greek legend” but set in small-town America. Copies of the book recently arrived at my office, and looking at them I thought...
When you are publishing a book, there inevitably comes a moment of truth. This is a moment that you’ve been anticipating, waiting for, excited about. This is a moment of truth for you as both an author and a publisher. The printed proof of your book arrives on...
