Publishing in 2023? The 6 Things You Need to Know
by Penny Sansevieri The book market is more competitive and more saturated than ever before. There is, quite literally, an endless funnel of fresh books hitting the shelves every day.…
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Editor’s Choice April 2023
IBPA Position Statement on Proposed eBook Laws and Their Impact on Independent Publishers Thursday, March 16, 2023 “Driven by corporate interests, the legislation being put forward undermines the intellectual property…
Local Authors and Assisted Living Book Clubs
by Mary Brook Book clubs are an important part of the life-enrichment program in assisted living communities. Research shows that reading helps residents retain their long-term memory, focus, and concentration.…
Book Coaches and Editors and Agents, Oh, My!
by Bobbie Christmas Q: What’s the difference between book doctors and book coaches? A: In a nutshell book coaches work on you, whereas book doctors work on your manuscript. Coaches…
Lessons Learned in ‘The Business’ in 2022
by Gabriel Valjan, reprinted with permission, first appeared on Criminal Minds Now that 2022 is well and truly “in the books” (!) did you learn any business tips you can…
Pitching Your Book: Drawing in More Readers and More Sales
by Penny Sansevieri Pitching a book is challenging. There are so many amazing authors writing about the same topic, and you need to make your book shine. You’ve labored over…
March Publisher’s Perspective
by Jay Hartman Q: I read recently that Amazon laid off 18,000 employees. Does that have any effect on the publishing end of things, or is it mostly just corporate…
Upcoming Book Fairs and Festivals for May and June
Click here for the complete list thru October 2023 For more upcoming book events check out C-SPAN2 and click on the Book Fairs tab. For more information about book events…
Editor’s Choice March 2023
HarperCollins union approves contract, ends 3-month strike The cause was an ongoing debate about salaries. As Book Bans and Legislative Attacks Escalate, the New Press Pushes Back Oral Argument Set…
Understanding Your Digital Afterlife—Why You Should Name a Digital Asset Executor
by Mary Brook, Senior Lifestyle Specialist If you’re a baby boomer or older adult, many of you have already prepared a will and trust as part of your overall estate…