Tag: author advice
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Budgeting for Book Publication—Make a Plan
The first thing I’d like to say is that this article is not going to give you a set-in-stone budget. All books are different, so there really isn’t a one-size-fits-all for budgeting, but I hope that after you read this, you’ll have a better understanding of the book publishing world, how to decide where you…
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Working with an Editor: Part 2
Technical Writing a book is something that takes time, money, and effort, but the end result makes it all worth it. You’ve probably had moments where you’ve just stared at your screen or banged your head against your desk, searching for ideas that wouldn’t come. You’ve probably had days where you didn’t feel good enough…
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What is an ARC Reader?
The last article talked about beta reading [click here to read it], but what is the next step? What kind of reader do you need for the launch of your book? An Advance Review Copy Reader, or ARC reader for short, receives a free (usually electronic) copy of your book once it’s complete but before…
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What is Beta Reading?
If you’ve joined any online writing groups, you’ve probably heard of beta reading already. If not, that’s fine. In this article, I’ll talk about what beta reading is, how it’s different from other forms of manuscript revision, where to find readers, and how to interpret feedback in a positive way. What Is It? First things…
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What is Proofreading?
There are a lot of misconceptions about proofreading concerning what it means and what a proofreader does. Most often, it is confused with copyediting because the responsibilities of a copyeditor and the responsibilities of a proofreader closely overlap. If explained in simple terms, however, proofreading is easy to understand. Quite literally, it refers to reading…
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Navigating the World of Self-Publishing
When you finish writing your first book, the question you have to ask yourself is this: Do I self-publish, or go traditional? Some people think the answer is simple, that they’ll just try to find an agent, and if that doesn’t work out, they’ll publish it themselves, but that is the wrong way to go…