People often use the terms “self-publishing” and “independent publishing” interchangeably, but there is a big difference between the two. When compared side by side, traditional and digital publishing are so dissimilar that they are generally regarded as two separate disciplines. Because of this, the process of self- or independent publishing can be daunting for writers. …
Refers to any paperback that is larger than a mass-market paperback and, in many cases, is the same size as a hardback edition. What is Trade Paperback? Trade paperback refers to the publishing industry practice of releasing a cheaper paperback edition of a previously published hardback. A trade paperback is a mass-produced paperback copy of …
Have you just finished writing a manuscript that you can’t wait to see in print in some form? You are getting ready to embark on an incredible journey, but you may have a lot of questions about it and require assistance discovering the answers to those concerns. How should one go about publishing a book, …
As the publishing industry continues to evolve, it is becoming increasingly important for publishers to consider how to create a more helpful book for their readers. The need for an engaging, interactive, and comprehensive book experience is growing with the rise of digital books. By taking the time to consider how publishers can create a …
In the past, publishing houses had a monopoly on the distribution of books. They determined what was worth publishing and what was not. They controlled the production, distribution, and marketing of publications. Today, authors can publish their work themselves with the advent of self-publishing platforms like Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Smashwords, Draft2Digital, and more. There …
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If you’re anything like me, the words “publishing” and “publishers” usually conjure up images of big skyscraper buildings on (or near) Manhattan’s Madison Avenue or London’s busy Piccadilly Circus. I’m in the business of publishing books, but I’ve never really given much thought to how that came to be, who started it all, or what …
Reading or listening to stories engages multiple regions of the cortex that are known to be involved in the processing of social and emotional information. Furthermore, the more frequently a person reads fiction, the simpler it is for them to empathize with the experiences of others. Your brain waves will begin to match up with …
It’s an essential aspect of every story and a key literary device. Dialogue can help us construct convincing people by conveying their backgrounds, motives, strengths and weaknesses, and feelings. Good language brings characters to life by revealing their trauma, prejudices, weakness, and strengths. Themselves. All the human qualities that make us love, loathe, and root …
Only in the past ten years has this industry undergone such a dramatic transformation due to shifts in the economy, technological advancements, and the preferences of customers. The number of works of fiction written by celebrities is growing. Shirley Ballas, a judge of the British dancing competition Strictly Come Dancing, joins Osman and Coles in …
You’ve written a script and sent it off to your agent, manager, or even fellow writer friends, who all loved it. The truth is, whoever made it past all those other people who read your work was probably underwhelmed by what they saw. They might have liked some of your ideas but needed to connect …