You’ve finally finished writing your first draft of your novel, and you’re ready to have it looked over by an editor — but what type of editor?
The Dos and Don’ts of Book Awards
It’s been almost a year, and I keep forgetting to tell people: I’ve been, and will continue to be, a book awards judge. Not that it comes up in conversation on a regular basis. And, to be honest, I always viewed it as voluntary service — a way to further support self-publishing authors in their…
What’s the #1 Secret to Successful Self-Publishing? Run It Like a Business
Print-on-demand technology has been a game-changer for the publishing industry, with companies like IngramSpark leveling the playing field between independent authors and traditional publishing houses. No longer does an aspiring author need to pitch to dozens of literary agents or sift through rejection letters from publishers or wait years for their manuscript to be whittled…