Is it best to self-publish or pursue a traditional publishing path? Author and publishing consultant Patricia L. Brooks advises that it is possible to self-publish a book first and then get picked up by a traditional publisher. But ultimately, the...

As founder of Apprentice University, Inc. and author of You're Always Being Interviewed , Ron Brumbarger saw an opportunity to combine his business and self-publishing experience. During the process of publishing his book, Brumbarger realized how difficult...

After his publishing deal fell through for his self-help book, Life Sucks! , Malaysian author Eric Teh wanted to keep his momentum going for his book, so he decided to pursue supported self-publishing with Partridge Singapore. Publishing can be overwhelming...

Getting your book into a bookstore can be an exciting goal to achieve. Much of the work required to get a book onto a bookstore shelf starts at the very beginning of the publishing process. Carol Hoenig, author, publishing consultant, and bookstore...

A common misconception about revising a manuscript is that your work is done after the copy editing is complete. This proofreading is essential to clean grammar and clear clutter , but it also makes it possible to see ideas on the page and make stylistic...

First drafts are generally messy and full of mistakes. Many authors encourage each other to write very rough first drafts for the sake of creativity. It’s in the second draft that an author begins to polish the language to craft something coherent...

Even professional editors need multiple sets of eyes on their work to make sure it's as polished as possible! Author and editor Leah McNaughton Lederman follows a multi-stage process when editing her own work. As she's writing, she tracks all of the...

Suzette Conway, former director or the Author Learning Center, shares tips for aspiring authors that she gleaned from the years she spent interviewing authors. Here are some of her expert tips for writers. The secret to finding time to write is simple...

Suzette Conway, former director or the Author Learning Center, shares tips for aspiring authors that she gleaned from the years she spent interviewing authors. Here are some of her expert tips for writers. The secret to finding time to write is simple...