Understanding publishing
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7 Books You Never Knew Were Ghostwritten
Mar 28, 2018 – Understanding Publishing
Ghostwriters. You might read ‘em, but you don’t see ‘em — and you often don’t even know that they’re right there. So what books were ghostwritten? Read more →
How to Submit a Book Proposal in Just 3 Steps
Mar 08, 2018 – Understanding Publishing
Ready to submit a book proposal? First, decide whether you need an agent, how find the right publishers, and learn what to do if your proposal is rejected. Read more →
Download the World's Most Essential Self-Publishing Checklist
Feb 08, 2018 – Understanding Publishing
Need a simple step-by-step self-publishing checklist to guide you through publishing and marketing your books? Well, that's exactly what this is. Read more →
How to Publish a Memoir: Get your Life Story on the Shelves
Jan 18, 2018 – Understanding Publishing
In this post, we share some genre-specific tips to help you publish your memoir, whether you go the traditional or self-publishing route. Read more →
EPUB vs mobi: Is Amazon's mobi Format Now Dead?
Nov 17, 2017 – Understanding Publishing
Discover the differences between the three most popular book file formats on the planet — and learn which ones are best for you. Read more →
How to Publish a Children’s Book [+ Submission Kit]
Oct 26, 2017 – Understanding Publishing
If you want to become a published children's author, check out this guide to getting your book sold. Read more →
The Ins and Outs of a Twitter Pitch Party
Jul 21, 2017 – Understanding Publishing
Looking to land a book deal or find an agent? Take a look at upcoming Twitter Pitch Parties and follow the advice in this post to get "hearted"! Read more →
Can Non-Fiction Authors Create Their Own Indexes?
Jul 14, 2017 – Understanding Publishing
Learn why hiring a freelance indexer to create a professional index is important for non-fiction authors looking to stand out in a competitive market. Read more →
Winning the World’s Largest Online Writing Contest – A Reedsy Success Story
Jul 12, 2017 – Understanding Publishing
The Wattys is a yearly writing competition by Wattpad. Author Rhón, one of the 2015 winners, shares his story on how he first gained fame on Wattpad. Read more →
Print and Distribute Your Book with Blurb and Reedsy
Jun 07, 2017 – Understanding Publishing
Learn how to print and distribute bookstore-quality books using Reedsy and Blurb. It's a simple four-step plan from manuscript to final delivery. Read more →
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