What is an Indie Author? All Your Questions Answered
Is there a difference between an indie author and a self-published author? In this post, we look closer at the recent phenomenon of independent publishing.
How Much Does It Cost to Self-Publish a Book in 2020?
Writing and publishing a book is one of the most rewarding things you can do in life. As an author, you create something beautiful and unique that readers will cherish forever. But once you finish writing, you might be curious how to get your book out into the world — and perhaps more importantly, how ... read more »
What Is A Ghostwriter? All Your Questions Answered!
You may have heard snippets about the ghostwriters behind celebrity memoirs and political autobiographies. But there's so much more to it than that! In this article, we're tackling the question, "but seriously, what is ghostwriting?" by telling you about the many different types of ghostwriters and how much they cost.
How to Find a Children's Book Editor in 6 Simple Steps
In June 1969, Eric Carle published The Very Hungry Caterpillar to resounding acclaim. Since then, it’s sold 50 million copies and become one of the most iconic children’s books of all time. Yet its beginnings were surprisingly different: The Very Hungry Caterpillar was originally titled A Week With Willi the Worm, and it was about, ... read more »
Manuscript Format: A Guide for Novels (FREE Template)
When you share your manuscript with other people — especially folks who can help you get published — you really, really want to make sure that it doesn’t stand out for the wrong reasons. With the help of Chersti Nieveen, an editor on the Reedsy Marketplace, we’ve created this post with tips to help you achieve an industry-standard manuscript format.
How to Publish a Short Story: 6 Steps to Perfect Your Submission
Are you an aspiring author itching to get your writing out into the world? Then find out how to publish a short story in just six steps!
Writing a Non-Fiction Query Letter (+ Sample Query Letter)
Writing a non-fiction query letter is like writing your own ticket to the big time. If you want to convince an agent or publisher that your idea has ‘bestseller’ written all over it, the few hundred words that make up your query must be irresistibly compelling. Elsewhere on this site, we go into detail on ... read more »
Poetry Submissions: Top Places To Submit Your Poems in 2020
Get your foot in the door by submitting your poems to these 20 well-respected magazines accepting poetry submissions in 2020.
Where to Submit Short Stories: 20 Places Accepting Submissions
Where to submit short stories in 2020? Check out the top places accepting short story submissions and launch your career!
How to Publish (and Sell) on Apple Books in 2020
When it comes to selling ebooks, many view Apple Books as Amazon’s main competitor. And that hunch is backed up by the numbers. A 2015 analysis by the (now defunct) Author Earnings website showed that Apple Books’ market share in the US was bigger than that of Barnes & Noble, Kobo, and Google Play combined. ... read more »
