Book Publishing

Sometimes a publishing contract isn’t everything you’d imagined — When I heard that Compass Books were looking for professional writers to produce ‘how to’ books on writing topics, I was curious. I’d been a full-time freelance feature writer for two years and felt ready to write a book. …

Obstacles most new authors fail to consider and how to overcome them. — Many writing and self-publishing gurus proclaim that everyone has a book in them. They promote the false notion that anyone can become a successful author without effort. Such all-inclusive declarations are nonsense. In my experience working with first-time authors, most of them have been influenced into expecting the process to…

You can’t be an author without publishing a book I saw this amazing author tip on the Jerry Jenkins website by Carol Tice, founder of Make a Living Writing. This was her advice to new writers: “Dive in and be scared later. Simply take action and don’t overthink where this…

As an author, getting your book published can be a challenging and intimidating process. However, with the right guidance and knowledge, you can increase your chances of success. In this article, we will discuss some publishing tips for authors. Research the Publishing Industry Before you start the publishing process, it’s important…

This is not advice. This is simply what happened. It’s a story about obsession. And it’s a story that ends with me landing a publisher. Let’s roll the clock back to 2018. I’m newly married. My spouse and I rent a house with a bat problem on the Iowa side…

When you’re trying to get a book deal, it’s very helpful to have a literary agent. A good agent will have strong relationships with publishers, can open doors for you, and help you secure a deal. …