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“Building Platform” can feel like a dreaded, insurmountable task for writers (especially ones that tend towards introversion or hate social media) but it doesn’t have to be. The concept and process of building a platform is often misunderstood. (It’s not
Landing a traditional book deal with a large publishing house is a dream for many writers. From the outside, the process can seem very mysterious and opaque. Landing one of those deals is a long process, and there is no
The term “vanity press” is a persistent phrase that frequently comes up when people discuss the different publishing paths. It is clearly designed to be derogatory—historically referring to companies that will print anything that hits their desk without any regard
We talk with so many smart, high-achieving women who have all of the experience they need to tell a powerful story with a powerful message in a powerful book, and yet so often it can be really difficult for us
Launching your book can be the culmination of months to years of work, and the moment of realizing a personal dream you’ve carried a long time. That also means that launching a book is full of pressures—both from your own
A few weeks ago, we explored the essential question “What makes a memoir good?” First time (and second and third time) authors of course want their books to be good, but of course there’s also the pressure to be successful,
If you’ve been reading writing advice for some time, you know that hiring an editor (or working with one through a traditional press) is an important part of publishing a polished and saleable book. Working with editors can be amazing
Editors are invaluable to the publishing process, whether you’re going a traditional path, self-publishing, or working with a hybrid press. Hiring and editor can be a necessary and one-hundred percent worth-while investment. If you’re paying out of your own pocket,
The decision between self-publishing and going for a traditional book deal can be a huge decision in the life of an aspiring author. One of the key factors in making that decision is having a very clear idea of how
Publishing, which is a slow-moving industry and didn’t change significantly for most of the twentieth century, is now evolving faster. Having more options for publishing path, though, hasn’t made the process any less murky. In the video and blog below,
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