Ever since Amazon released Kindle Direct Publishing in 2007, the book publishing landscape has drastically changed. Now a decade later, authors have more power in their hands than ever, with self-published and independent authors earning approximately 40% of the market share. Where once the Big… Read More »Self-Publishing, Independent Publishing, and Traditional Publishing: Which is Best?
Earlier this year, I wrote a blog on the differences between self-publishing, independent publishing, and traditional publishing—and which one is best for you. Let’s continue the conversation. When it comes to different types of publishing, what pays authors more? For those of you who know me, you… Read More »Self-Publishing or Traditional Publishing: Which Pays Better?
I frequently work with first-time authors, most of whom choose to self-publish their book on Amazon Kindle. Still, a good chunk of my clients opt for traditional publishing—which means they’ll first send out query letters to agents, and once they find an agent who will… Read More »A Warning to New Authors with a BIG Manuscript
Between self-publishing, independent publishing, and traditional publishing, there are a number of ways to get your book published. The majority of clients I cater to are self-publishing authors, but I still work with a fair number of authors whose dream it is to be traditionally published. Many… Read More »Publishing Traditionally? Why You Still Need Editing
Although the majority of my author clients choose to self-publish their book, there are still a fair amount of authors who want to keep their options open. These are the authors who still aren’t 100% certain whether they want to pursue traditional publishing or self-publishing. Can… Read More »Can You Traditionally Publish after Self-Publishing?
A query letter is a make-or-break deal: It’s your one shot to impress an agent and convince them that your manuscript is worth a second glance. As agents and publishers can receive upwards of hundreds of query letters and book pitches each month, it’s important that your… Read More »How to Write a Query Letter that Sells