The March Publishing Game
by Jay Hartman Imagine you’ve spent years building an impressive hardcover and paperback collection. You’ve got a library in your home full of bookshelves of all your favorite authors. You’ve…
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Saying Good-Bye
Sadly, this month we say good-bye to The Book Doctor, a staple here since Writers and Publishers Network began as SPAWN (Small Publishers, Artists, and Writers Network) many years ago.…
Marketing Tips and Trends—A New Monthly Column
Guest writer, Desiree Duffy You want to give your book launch every chance to succeed, right? You’ve written your book. It’s gone through several stages of editing. The interior is…
Writers Need Writers
by Kathleen Marple Kalb One of the best investments you can make in your career is dues for professional groups. Which specific group depends on your genre, but every writer…
The Mystery of History
by Marilyn Todd Today marks a milestone in my writing career. I’m celebrating—big time, I might add—the publication of four books and short stories in the space of a fortnight.…
Editor’s Choice March 2025 News You Might Have Missed
We’re all asking ‘what’s next?’ about politics, our rights, the economy, and more. Uncertainty wears on our nerves and weighs on our minds. Writing can be your escape from a…
A Practical Guide to Ebook Campaigns: Reach More Readers, Sell More Books
by Adanna Moriarty In today’s crowded book market, where every title vies for attention, ebook campaigns have become essential for authors who want to stand out. These campaigns aren’t just…
Promoting Yourself in Four Easy Steps
by Linda Kay Hardie Like most writers I used to cringe and change the subject when anyone brought up book promotion. What do I know about it? How can I…
The February Publishing Game
by Jay Hartman Q: A few years ago, you wrote a column on getting your title into libraries. I tried following the instructions, but nothing appears the way you wrote…
Why Did You Change My Writing?
by Bobbie Christmas Q: Your track changes on my manuscript show that you want me to delete a lot of words from my manuscript. Why did you make that recommendation?…