One of the top questions in writing today is whether or not one should self-publish. Let’s face it. Traditional Publishers receive hundreds of thousands of manuscripts each Year, and only a small percentage of those make it into print. The rest are either thrown away or returned to the sender with a […]
Searching out public domain works can be fun and rewarding, especially if you are running a Home Publishing business on the internet. There are principles you need to apply to every publishing project and it is true to say that this business can be very lucrative. However, there are some myths we need to deal […]
You may have heard the stories and they are really true! Enterprising people have come across inspiring books in used bookstores that you subsequently determine to be in the public domain and therefore, free for you to use as you please. Your Home Publishing business can provide a worthwhile and lucrative income from public […]
Many new authors are filled with fear of the editing process. They envision a witch with a red pen, gleefully butchering their precious manuscript.
Actually, working with a professional book editor can be a richly rewarding and enjoyable experience, if you have the proper mind-set and preparation. Follow these steps to ensure that your […]
Several years ago, I got some blunt feedback. A woman was brave enough to tell me that the photo on my book cover and website made me look old and boring. That stung!
However, she was right. I got some new photos done and noted a much more positive result. I […]