What is Indie Publishing? And How to Get Started in 2020
Have you ever wondered whether you should call yourself an indie publisher of a self-publisher? Learn about the difference, and how to get started, today.
What is Self-Publishing? The DOs and DON'Ts You Need to Know
Is self-publishing for you? Learn how to make that decision — and how to get started if you decide you want to self-publish a book.
How to Set Up Your Amazon Author Central Page
To help make juggling the various tools and marketing resources out there a little simpler, we’ve broken down the three major steps for using your Author Central account to optimize your Author Page.
How to Write a Nonfiction Book in 9 Steps
The waiting period is over, it's finally time to write that manuscript. Learn exactly how to write a nonfiction book in this comprehensive guide!
How to Write a Book in 15 Steps: An Author's Guide
Have you ever dreamed of writing a book? From first outline to final edits, this guide will take you through how to write a book in 15 steps.
How to Find the Right Nonfiction Editor (to Take Your Book to the Next Level)
If you’ve got a cookbook, self-help manual, or piece of creative nonfiction in the works, you might just be asking yourself how to find the right nonfiction editor for your project. Scouting one can be as tough as online dating — a process filled with equal parts anxiety and hope. You want an editorial meet-cute ... read more »
How to Hire a Ghostwriter You Actually Trust in 9 Simple Steps
Learning how to hire a ghostwriter for your project can be a daunting prospect. Working on a book with another person means that you're going to be sharing thoughts and opinions, solving problems, and trying to mind-meld — all at the same time. It all adds up to a pretty intimate experience. Needless to say, it's ... read more »
What is Creative Nonfiction? Memoirs, Literary Journalism, and More!
From viral essays to acclaimed biographies, creative nonfiction is one of the fastest-growing literary genres — even if its name sounds like a contradiction in terms. Called CNF for short, this rich and capacious form marries the elegance of poetry with the rigor of reportage, recalling the famous Keats quote: Beauty is truth, truth beauty,—that ... read more »
Upmarket Fiction: The Forgotten Middle Child of the Publishing World
Calling something “commercial” can sound like an insult in some circles, as if it’s a trifling entertainment not worthy of the term “literature.” In other circles, the term “literary” results in a half-stifled yawn, and is considered pretentious. A question you might ask when you’re writing is, "Can a book be both literary and commercial?” ... read more »
How Much Does a Ghostwriter Cost, According to a Pro Ghost
Andrew Crofts is a ghostwriter and author who has published more than eighty books, a dozen of which were Sunday Times number one bestsellers. He has also guided a number of international clients successfully through the minefield of independent publishing. In this post, he explains how to go about hiring a ghostwriter, the cost of ... read more »
