How authors and publishers are dealing with book distribution amid supply chain issues, shortages, rising costs, and more Recently I had the opportunity to hear Athena Dean Holtz, founder and publisher of Redemption Press, speak to Word Weavers about the challenges facing authors and publishers today. Here are the highlights of her presentation: The impact [...]
My friend was beside herself with excitement. A publisher told her he wanted to publish her book—a book she hadn’t even started writing yet. Knowing that I’m the author or ghostwriter of more than 45 books, she called me for advice. My first question was: “How much is he going to charge you?” She was [...]
How many times have you picked up a book and immediately knew it was self-published? You may not be sure how you knew. It might have been the design. Maybe you spotted glaring errors. Or possibly there was just an unprofessional look to it. Don’t let that happen to your book. There is absolutely no [...]
Being the author of a book is a great way to boost your credibility, but if your book contains typos and errors, it can do the exact opposite. Recently I attended a business conference where a number of the speakers had books for sale. At lunch one day after the morning sessions, I took a [...]
Book Proposals That $ell: 21 Secrets to Speed Your Success W. Terry Whalin Morgan James Publishing If you think writing a book is hard, wait until you tackle writing the book proposal. But if you do it right, a book proposal will help put you and your book on the fast track to success. In [...]
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Here’s an obvious statement: Our world is radically different than it was just a year and a half ago. The rapid change that was already the norm in many areas was expanded and accelerated by the pandemic. Among the abundant opportunities and challenges we’re all dealing with today is a special one for writers. If [...]
In my book, The Simple Facts About Self-Publishing, I explain that while you can be listed as the publisher, your book will look more professional if you create your own publishing entity. When I mentioned this in “The 13 Most Common Self-Publishing Mistakes to Avoid” (a guest blog for Christian Indie Publishing Association), I received [...]
The pros and cons of automatic renewals Recently a colleague of mine recommended a grammar-checking product that she said she liked better than Grammarly. She said this product was more expensive to purchase, but the price includes lifetime access, unlike Grammarly, which charges an annual subscription. I’ve been using Grammarly for years. I like it [...]
Do you teach classes? A book based on what you teach will: Serve as a marketing tool that promotes your training and other products and services Increase your professional credibility Help you connect with a broader audience Provide an additional revenue stream Many of my ghostwriting clients over the years have been in the information [...]
