“Don’t judge a book by its cover.” We hear it all the time. But the fact is that books ARE judged by their covers. A cover can make or break a book’s sales–regardless of the content. (As a content specialist, it’s hard for me to admit that . . . but it’s true.) Check out … Read more
Are you curious about what publishers like Adams Media, Harper Collins, Wiley, Random House, and Simon & Schuster are looking for? What is the best way to get your manuscript read when you’re an unpublished author? Want to know the biggest mistakes to avoid when writing book proposals? Learn all this and more as top … Read more
Check out this excellent blog post by book-marketing expert John Kremer: http://www.bookmarket.com/8options In it he explains 8 options for publishing your book. He also shares an excellent interview he did about the pros and cons of various publishing options. What are your questions about publishing? Mary Jo Tate
Head over to Sally Stuart’s blog at Christian Writers’ Marketplace for an insider’s explanation of why periodicals are becoming less friendly to freelance writers. The magazine publisher’s primary complaints are poor writing, lack of research, failure to follow submission guidelines, and absence of courtesy. As a member of the editorial team of two national magazines … Read more