So You Want to Write a Book?
Rea Frey, Doug SeiboldEverything you need to know about publishing a book and getting your work out into the world.
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How to get a book deal when your sales suck
If you’re new here, I am notorious for being super honest about my own author track.
I recently wrote about getting dropped by my publisher despite having what I considered strong sales (about 30,000+ copies in less three months).
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Spending money on publicity in the publishing industry is a massive gamble.
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Why social media doesn’t sell books (and why we need to stop pretending it does)
Oh, social media. Perhaps one of my (least) favorite things to discuss, and yet—if you’re an author, it is everywhere, all the time.
The single biggest gripe I hear from authors on this publishing journey (myself included) is this: that i...
EXACT questions you need before you EVER sign with an agent or publisher
One of the things I’ve realized in working with authors for so long is that much of the disappointment that comes from a publishing experience is simply from not asking the right questions first.
Or, honestly, not asking ANY questions at a...
The biggest lie in publishing is...
As long as books have been around, people have historically been interested in traditional publishing (i.e., when a publisher acquires your book for money).
It’s easy to understand why we are so obsessed with getting our books published. W...
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As a bestselling author of nonfiction and fiction, I've learned exactly what it takes to get your work into the world. Now, as a book doula, I help others get published too.
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