by Joel Friedlander | Sep 28, 2011 | The Joel Friedlander Archives
It’s really important when you start publishing a book to spend some time thinking about the idea of success. This is really crucial, for you and for everyone else involved in your publishing project. This goes directly to your mindset as a self-publisher, how...
by Joel Friedlander | Aug 3, 2011 | Self-Publishing
I’ve been corresponding over the last few months with novelist Don Horne. Don’s already broken into self-publishing and now has a lot of enthusiasm for helping other writers get their work in print. He’s started a writer’s group and given talks...
by Joel Friedlander | Jul 13, 2011 | Self-Publishing
By Michael J. Dowling Today we’re lucky to have an article on a subject that’s often shrouded in secrecy: ghostwriting. Michael J. Dowling is an author, an editor and a ghostwriter. I’ve gotten to know him both from his comments on the blog and from...
by Joel Friedlander | Mar 5, 2011 | Cover Design, Editorial, Self-Publishing
When you get down to it, when you have an idea that’s bigger than your budget, when your book is finally done, but your checking account is flying on a wing and a prayer, you have to know where to put your money to get the best effect from self-publishing, to...
by Joel Friedlander | Sep 21, 2010 | Editorial, Self-Publishing
Author’s alterations: Just the words carry a certain dread and weight. Galleys or proofs marked up with AA in the margins meant $$ chargeable changes. When it comes time to produce your book, you will become familiar with the idea of Author’s Alterations....