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Traditional Publishing Enjoys Its Best Sales in a Decade—Despite Supply Chain Problems
Traditional Publishing Enjoys Its Best Sales in a Decade—Despite Supply Chain Problems
Book publishing faces a very tight printing market at the same time that sales have increased to levels not seen ...
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/ Publishing Industry
Why Pursue Traditional Publishing? (Are There Enough Good Reasons?)
why traditional publishing
What's the overriding reason for an author to find an agent and a traditional publishing deal? Is it possible that ...
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/ Getting Published, Guest Post
Traditional Publishing: What’s It Good For?
traditional publishing
No one used to question the value of a publisher, but now everyone's wondering: What are they good for? ...
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/ agents, author platform, author promotion, book publishing, getting published, Publishing Industry, self-publishing, traditional publishing
Self-Publish or Perish: Why I Made the Leap from Traditional Publishing to Indie
Self-Publish or Perish: Why I Made the Leap from Traditional Publishing to Indie
Today's guest post is by New York Times bestseller Eileen Goudge (@eileengoudge), whose newest novel, Bones and Roses, releases today.  ...
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Self-Publishing and Traditional Publishing: Enjoy the Best of Both Worlds
CJ Lyons
CJ Lyons (@cjlyonswriter) is an award-winning, critically acclaimed New York Times and USA Today bestselling author. She practiced pediatrics and pediatric emergency medicine for 17 years before ...
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/ Author Q&A, Marketing & Promotion, Publishing Industry, Self-Publishing
Current Trends in Traditional Book Publishing: Fiction, Nonfiction and YA
book publishing industry
The rise of Millennial nostalgia and graphic novels, the decline of political tell-alls and publisher-driven marketing: all of this and ...
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Choosing Between Traditional and Indie Publishing
Create If Writing interviews Jane Friedman
This week, I was a guest on the Create If Writing podcast, discussing traditional and independent publishing ...
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/ Publishing Industry, Self-Publishing
Is Self-Publishing a Good Springboard to Traditional Pub?
Writer Unboxed
Learn about the likelihood of securing a traditional book deal after self-publishing ...
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/ Publishing Industry, Self-Publishing
Publishing With a Small Press: Straddling the Indie-Traditional Gap
Publishing With a Small Press: Straddling the Indie-Traditional Gap
Working with a small press is an option many authors never consider. It’s the shadowy middle ground between self-pub and ...
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/ book marketing and promotion, book publishing, contracts, editors, getting published, Guest Post, Publishing Industry, small presses
Self-Publishing: Is It the Most Important Conversation for Traditional Publishers?
Frankfurt CONTEC
Is it possible that all the changes happening in publishing can be encapsulated by a conversation about self-publishing? ...
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/ e-publishing, ebooks, Publishing Industry, Self-Publishing, self-publishing
Getting a Traditional Book Deal After Self-Publishing
Replacement Child by Judy Mandel
Today's guest post is by Judy L. Mandel, author of the Replacement Child, forthcoming from Seal Press in March 2013 ...
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/ E-Books, e-publishing, Guest Post, Marketing & Promotion, Self-Publishing
Harnessing the Power of TikTok: From Self-Published to Traditionally Published Author
Image: Holocaust survivor Gidon Lev stands at the gate of the former Terezin concentration camp in the Czech Republic, holding a yellow fabric Magen David with the word "Jude" stitched on it.
How one author leveraged a sizable social media platform to breathe new life into a self-published book ...
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/ Guest Post, Self-Publishing, Social Media
Is Hybrid Publishing Ethical?
Image: a roll of U.S. paper money enclosed by rubber bands, between which the eye of Abraham Lincoln gazes out.
As in any industry, business ethics are about a commitment to transparency and integrity. Here’s how writers can select a ...
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/ Guest Post, Publishing Industry
We All Need to Be Defended Against Predatory Publishing Practices
Image: a shark underwater in dim light
Brooke Warner, founder of She Writes Press, responds to a recent UK report about unethical practices in the hybrid publishing ...
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/ Guest Post, Publishing Industry
The Key Book Publishing Paths: 2023–2024
2023-2024 key book publishing paths chart
Should you self-publish or traditionally publish? This infographic will help you determine the best choice for you and your project ...
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/ Amazon, book publishing, ebooks, partner publishing, POD, print-on-demand, Publishing Industry, self-publishing, subsidy publishing, traditional publishing
How to Make Six Figures Self-Publishing Children’s Books
Image: a pile of cash atop a stack of books
One successful self-publishing author discusses the importance of multiple formats, licensing, thinking like a publisher, and much more ...
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/ Guest Post, Self-Publishing
Hybrid Publishing 101: Learn What It Is and If It’s Right for You
Hybrid Publishing 101 with Barbara Linn Probst. $25 class. Friday, September 17, 2021. 1 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. Eastern.
This class is now over. See what classes are currently open for registration. Explore and assess whether hybrid publishing is right ...
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The New Holy Grail of Traditional Publishers: Direct-to-Reader Relationships
The New Holy Grail of Traditional Publishers: Direct-to-Reader Relationships
Building direct-to-reader relationships may help publishers shift the balance of power in a game where Amazon holds most of the ...
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How the Pandemic Is Affecting Book Publishing
book sales up in 2020
The dramatic shifts to online sales makes it critical that publishers and authors adjust marketing strategies and build new skill ...
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Hybrid Publishing: Everything You’ve Always Wanted to Know
Image: vintage blue typewriter on a background that's half pink and half yellow
Hybrid publishing is like hiring a contractor: You pay them to oversee the design and construction and, when it’s done, ...
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/ Getting Published, Guest Post
Writing and Publishing Horror: Q&A with Todd Keisling
Writing and Publishing Horror: Q&A with Todd Keisling
The horror author shares what scares him, the authors who taught him the most about the genre, crowdfunding, trigger warnings, ...
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/ Author Q&A, book publishing, Guest Post, interview, writing
4 Lessons from 4 Years of Self-Publishing
Image: six-sided die with the number four positioned at the top
It’s hard work and there’s no magic formula to boost sales, but you’ll also find a passionate audience and a ...
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/ Guest Post, Marketing & Promotion
US Book Publishing Remains Resilient: Print and Ebook Sales Are Growing
book publishing industry
As much of the retail world faces crisis, book publishing is positioned to grow in terms of unit sales when ...
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/ Publishing Industry
On Multi-Genre Publishing: Q&A with Hybrid Author Catherine Stine
Catherine Stine
In this interview, she discusses writing to trends, the limits of writing what you know, taking the time to discover ...
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/ Author Q&A, book publishing, Guest Post, hybrid author, self-publishing, writing
A New Book Publishing News Feed for Authors—Continuously Updated
Book Publishing News Feed by The Hot Sheet
A book publishing–focused newsfeed gathers headlines from across the industry; it is free to all and continuously updated and maintained ...
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Audiobook Publishing and Distribution: Getting Started Guide for Authors
audiobook publishing
Everything authors need to know about the audiobook market, including retailers, distributors, and payments ...
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The People in Publishing I Learn From
Friedman DBW
The funny thing about being any good as a publishing commentator: it requires talking to many others, learning varied perspectives, ...
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How Traditionally Published Authors Can Repackage and Self-Publish Their Backlist
self publish backlist
A checklist for repackaging and republishing your own backlist after you get rights reverted from your traditional publisher ...
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The Rewards and Challenges of Self-Publishing Children’s Books: Q&A with Four Authors
Elliott Hartinger Klein Mooser authors
A Q&A on children's self-publishing with authors Zetta Elliott, who has released several books under her own imprint, including picture ...
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/ Author Q&A, Self-Publishing
The 13 Most Common Self-Publishing Mistakes to Avoid
self-publishing
For every new venture, there is a learning curve. When it comes to self-publishing your book, however, that curve can ...
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/ Guest Post, self-publishing, Self-Publishing
The First Half of 2018: Traditional Publishers Stand Strong with Nonfiction and Backlist
BookExpo 2018
Broadly, traditional print book sales continue to grow at about 2 to 3 percent per year, but growth is driven ...
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/ Publishing Industry
A Look Back at 2017 Publishing Headlines: 5 Issues Raised for Authors
BookExpo
Issues touched on: Barnes & Noble woes, the maturity of the self-publishing market, Wattpad profits, traditional publishing's problem launching blockbusters, ...
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/ Publishing Industry
Publishing Industry Status Report: Important Stories for Authors in 2017
publishing industry
Print sales for traditional publishers are increasing this year—up by 2.6% compared to the first half of 2016. Ebook sales ...
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Self-Publishing a Debut Literary Novel: The Actions, The Costs, The Results
biographies of ordinary people by nicole dieker
A self-published author breaks down her expenses and resulting sales after promoting on social media and email, paying for reviews, ...
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A Serial Publishing Platform That Earns Money for Indie Creators
Jessica Chapman Tapas
Tapas, a new digital publishing platform, has led to meaningful earnings and readership for independent artists and writers in less ...
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/ Author Q&A, Publishing Industry
My Recent Work with The Authors Guild: New Publishing Resources and Classes
Authors Guild
I'm delighted to announce that I've been working with The Authors Guild on the creation and release of their new ...
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/ Business for Writers
Looking Back at 2016: Important Publishing Developments Authors Should Know
book publishing industry
A round-up of important 2016 publishing news and trends that will affect authors in the years to come ...
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/ Amazon, e-publishing, ebooks, indie authors, Publishing Industry, self-publishing, traditional publishing
Gifts for Writers: Tech Savvy and Traditional Options
Parc Slope laptop stand
Before you buy another pen-and-pencil set for that writer in your life, consider some gift options that take their digital ...
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/ Creativity + Inspiration
Balancing the Art of Writing with the Business of Publishing
Indie Author Fringe
Watch my 30-minute talk on how to bring together the art and business sides of your career in a way ...
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/ authorship, business of publishing, business of writing, Creativity + Inspiration
The Publishing Industry in 2016: A Status Update
publishing industry
Traditional publishers are experiencing a slump, and the decline of Barnes & Noble isn't helping. A look at news and ...
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/ Amazon, Barnes & Noble, ebooks, Kindle Unlimited, Publishing Industry, self-publishing, traditional publishing
Should You Self-Publish or Traditionally Publish?
should you self-publish
Should you self-publish? There is no single right answer to this question—it's always situational. It depends on you, your book, ...
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/ e-publishing, Publishing Industry, self-publishing, Self-Publishing, traditional publishing
My Latest Advice on Book Publishing and Marketing
advice on publishing and marketing
Get links to my latest interviews and Q&A sessions where I discuss the publishing industry as well as marketing and ...
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/ Getting Published, Marketing & Promotion
4 Lessons for Authors on the Current State of Publishing
Porter Anderson Digital Book World
What authors need to know about current marketing practices and emerging business trends in the book publishing industry ...
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/ author platform, author websites, book marketing and promotion, digital publishing, ebook pricing, ebooks, Facebook, Publishing Industry, social media, WordPress
A Former Book Publicist’s Advice to Traditionally Published Authors
A Former Book Publicist's Advice to Traditionally Published Authors
Andrea Dunlop, a former Doubleday publicist, discusses how to approach a book launch from a publicist's point of view ...
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/ book launches, book marketing and promotion, book publicity, Facebook, Marketing & Promotion, publicists, publicity, social media, social media marketing
Digital Publishing and Authorship in 2016: A Discussion with Joanna Penn
Friedman Penn podcast
In conversation with Joanna Penn, I discuss digital publishing trends and what authors need to know as they head into ...
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/ Amazon, book marketing and promotion, digital publishing, ebooks, Publishing Industry, self-publishing, social media
The Self-Publishing Checklist: Editorial, Production, and Distribution
Self Publishing Checklist
This printable and interactive checklist guides your self-publishing project to completion, to ensure you don't miss any important steps and ...
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/ book publishing, digital publishing, e-publishing, ebooks, POD, self-publishing, Self-Publishing
Interview with Chuck Sambuchino: The Keys to Publishing Success
Portrait of Chuck Sambuchino
Author and editor Chuck Sambuchino discusses promoting books, the talent writers need, and good writing advice ...
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/ Author Q&A, book marketing and promotion, debut novel, getting published, literary agents, marketing plan, talent
An Interview with Richard Nash: The Future of Publishing
Richard Nash
The visionary independent publisher discusses how to make money from writing, why books are not culture, and why it isn’t ...
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/ Amazon, authorship, book marketing, future of publishing, Publishing Industry
The Value of Agent-Assisted Self-Publishing
Writer's Digest October 2014
Read my feature article for Writer's Digest magazine that explores the intersection of literary agents and self-publishing ...
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/ literary agents, Publishing Industry, Self-Publishing, self-publishing, traditional publishing
Self-Publishing Beyond the Book: Serializing, Podcasting, and Merchandising
Into the Nanten
How an indie author turned a story concept into a full-fledged multimedia universe, including a live blog, illustrated journal, merchandise, ...
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/ blogging, book promotion, e-publishing, ebooks, marketing, Marketing & Promotion, Self-Publishing, self-publishing, serialization, serials