Deciding to self-publish your book is both exciting and nerve-wracking — on one end, you’re the master of everything. Yet there are so many choices that you, the publisher, need to make that it can be overwhelming. One such crossroads is the pivotal decision you’ll need to make when you decide which is the best ... read more »
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Last updated: 04/18/2019 Many of us probably know it when we see it, but few of us can articulate what irony really is — much less identify the different types. However, it’s important for writers to understand this literary technique, as it can really add depth to the your story — so long as you’re ... read more »
L. Diane Wolfe is a member of the National Speakers Association. She conducts seminars on book publishing, promoting, leadership, and goal-setting, and she offers book formatting and author consultation. In this post, she talks about the steps involved in publishing an anthology.
Hybrid publishers are still a bit of a mystery to many authors. The term “hybrid” may mean different things to different people. To some, it's interchangeable with vanity publishing — which is understandable, as they both require the author to take some financial risk in order to get the book to market. Before an author ... read more »
No matter what your level of publishing experience is, this guide to book design is for you! It dives into cover design, interior design, DIY tips, and more!
We all remember the signature illustrations of our childhood reads: the wild scribbles of Quentin Blake, the gentle watercolors of Beatrix Potter, the simple line drawings of Shel Silverstein, and so on. Indeed, many book illustrations become indelibly linked to the stories they depict. And they’re not just limited to picture books! Many works of ... read more »
If you’ve spent any amount of time on Reedsy, you will have hopefully heard us talk about the importance of having an author website. And, ideally, you will already know how self-publishing authors need a site that’s more sophisticated than a Tumblr page — which is why many of them will, at some point, work ... read more »
Last updated: 04/09/2019 When a writer is weighing up the pros and cons of becoming an independent author, their first question is almost always how much does it cost to publish a book? And so it should be: projecting and managing costs is an integral part of starting any business — which is exactly what ... read more »
Jamie Evans is an editor and writer based in Atlanta. Her passion is young adult and middle grade lit, and she also specializes in romance and new adult fiction. In this post, she reveals 4 key differences between writing for YA and MG readers.
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