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George Stevens 9/10/25 George Stevens 9/10/25

Ye Will Be Judged: Preparing for Book Design

When it comes to the editorial process, most authors inherently understand that they are expected to play a role. After all, it’s your name at the top of that document. But what about design?

The good news is that you don’t need to have a creative bone in your body to meaningfully contribute. In fact, you can impact the results even before you hire your designer. What follows are three pieces of advice to better prepare you for a productive and satisfying book design phase of your publishing journey.

Jenny Lisk 10/31/24 Jenny Lisk 10/31/24

How to Research and Evaluate a Hybrid Publisher

If you’re currently writing a book, or even have a finished manuscript in hand, you’ve probably thought about the next step: How will it be published?

Maybe you’ve struck out in the search for an agent or traditional publisher. Perhaps the prospect of self-publishing feels daunting. You may have heard about “hybrid publishing” and wondered if it’s the solution you’re looking for.

Jocelyn Carbonara 10/24/24 Jocelyn Carbonara 10/24/24

The Publishing Crossroads: Is Self-Publishing or Traditional the Path for You?

Demystifying the book publishing industry is a bit like changing the tires on a moving car. It’s adapting quickly, and unless you’re paying close attention and have industry experience, it’s easy to feel “run over” by all the options.

This post will attempt to demystify the difference between traditional publishing and self-publishing.