by Nicki Yowell | Aug 30, 2021 | Book Design, Publishing, Tips
by Jenny Kimura, Collaborative Designer Recently, one of my colleagues shared this piece of advice they’d gotten from a former boss when discussing when one should stop making corrections and let a creative piece of work out into the world. Many, many people who are...
by Nicki Yowell | Jul 30, 2021 | Editing, Publishing, Tips, Writing
by Sarah Currin, Collaborative Editor We all know how powerful language can be. Words can hurt or help, clarify or confuse, illuminate or invalidate. They can perpetuate oppressive structures or imagine a better world. Writers, editors, and other wordsmiths need to...
by Nicki Yowell | May 4, 2021 | Design, Publishing, Tips
by Olivia M. Hammerman, Collaborative Designer For many self-publishing authors, the book cover design process can be both exhilarating and intimidating. Copyright and intellectual law often fall into the latter category, but when it comes to your book’s cover,...
by Nicki Yowell | Mar 31, 2021 | Tips, Writing
by Kristen Hall-Geisler, Collaborative Editor We’ve all been hunkered down in our homes doing the best we can to deal with a difficult year, to say the least.But the trees are leafing out and the vaccines are rolling out and we’re thinking about having some hope. I’ve...
by Nicki Yowell | Mar 3, 2021 | Publishing, Tips, Writing
By Jenn Kepler, Collaborative Editor You found it. A quotation that eloquently conveys the mood or theme of your book. And a well-known person said it—even better. You Google the quotation and see it appears on several websites, so you feel confident using it in your...
by Nicki Yowell | Jan 7, 2021 | Publishing, Tips, Writing
by Ali Shaw, Executive Editor If gaining a contract to publish your book traditionally is a resolution for you this New Year, then a roundup of new imprints, publishers, and agencies may be just the tool you need. It’s over at the Hot Sheet, which delivers publishing...
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