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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