In the dynamic world of publishing, where a writer’s dream of bestseller success meets the daunting task of book marketing, harnessing the power of social media is indispensable. The key to balancing writing and marketing effectively lies in productive social...
When I started out as a book designer, I had one kind of client: book publishers. Whether they were trade publishers, academic presses, private presses, religious presses, nonprofits, or small independent presses, every client was a publisher of some kind. No one else...
Whether you’re looking to self-publish or want to seek out a traditional publisher, knowing the proper manuscript format can help set your book up for success. Having the right manuscript format makes manuscript review, editing and event formatting easier. Look at it...
As a writer, it’s common for you to imagine your stories, to see in your mind’s eye how each scene plays out — the appearance of your protagonists and antagonists, the setting in which the story takes place, and the motivations of each character. But...
I frequently get asked what exactly a book designer does when it comes to book production. On this website, we talk frequently about the need to hire publishing professionals, to get your book properly edited and designed to compete in the marketplace. If you’re...
