Upcoming Book Fairs and Festivals for September and October
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Editor’s Choice May 2023
Even books have a carbon footprint. How can you help neutralize it? The Society of Authors is pushing toward a carbon-neutral future. Read more in The Optimist Daily. Orbit Launches…
Is Stratton Press a publishing predator? Here’s everything you need to know
by Sandra Beckwith Posted March 22, 2023 Reprinted with permission I received an interesting voicemail message earlier this month. “Hi Sandra, this is Ann and I’m calling from Stratton Direct.…
Upcoming Book Fairs and Festivals for July and August
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…
April Publisher’s Perspective
by Jay Hartman Q: Can you explain what’s happening with magazines over at Amazon? A: Remember last month when I said you should pay attention to warning signs that Amazon…
About Success with Writing
by Bobbie Christmas Q: I have several acquaintances who have given up writing because they could not sell their first book or two. One is a woman who wrote two…
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.…
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…