We’ve been working our way through a series on Making Money as a Writer. Today, we’re talking about two of the most underrated and not-so-obvious ways to make money with your writing: editing and publishing services. These are related but not the same thing. Let’s begin with editing first. The essence of editing is that … Read more
Today we have amazing opportunities to create, publish, and distribute our self-published books. One of the greatest tools created for self-publishers in recent years is the Vellum app, which is software that helps you create ebooks and print books that look amazing. I’ve been a heavy Vellum user for years, so I was excited to … Read more
Whether you are self-publishing, using a traditional publisher, or perhaps considering a hybrid publisher for your book, you are going to need a book proposal. But why is it so important, and how do you go about creating it? My guest today is Liz Morrow, and she’s here to shed some light on this all-important … Read more
This is the third entry in our mini-series on dealing with rejection. The publishing world has changed radically in the last fifteen years or so. In the past, you would have to go through some kind of gatekeeper in order to get your message heard by others. This typically meant finding an agent, who would … Read more
Book formatting is one of the last things authors think about when creating their book. However, it’s absolutely vital since that’s where readers spend all their time. My guest today is here to help us get a handle on this critical area of success for your book. Jody Skinner is a proofreader, book designer, and … Read more