In works of literary fiction and certain other genres, writers are judged by their ability to use words in mellifluous, clever, and surprising ways. But with non-fiction book on health, business, success,Read More…
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What Does It Cost to Edit a Book?
Unfortunately, it’s impossible to name a single figure and say that’s the editing cost. The services offered vary from editor to editor, types of editing are sometimes given different names, services canRead More…
03Apr/19
Is Digital or Offset Printing Better for Your Book?
Although I’m a book ghostwriter, not a printer, I’m often asked about printing and publication. Many of my clients are not sure about the differences between digital and offset printing, or whichRead More…
02Apr/19
70+ Book Printers
Are you self-publishing your book—going the full DIY route—including arranging for your own printing? Do you need a book printer? There are many book printers in the U.S. and Canada, but noRead More…
02Apr/19
10 Book Printing Definitions
If you decide to self-publish your book entirely on your own, you’ll have to find and work with a printer or print broker. Which one you select can make a big difference,Read More…
02Apr/19
Self-Publishing Packages: What They Cost
Self-publishing firms offer a wide variety of packages. They’re convenient, but it can be difficult to sort through the many offerings, some of which are quite expensive and may contain more servicesRead More…
01Apr/19
35 Publishers Who Welcome Unsolicited Submissions
You’ve got a great nonfiction book proposal in hand, or maybe a finished novel plus proposal, and you’re eager to see it published. Unfortunately, not a single literary agent has agreed toRead More…
01Apr/19
Literary Agents Accepting Submissions – Part 3
How do you get a literary agent for your book? Here’s a list of 100 literary agents accepting submissions, detailing the genres they represent (and those they don’t), submission guidelines, and otherRead More…
01Apr/19
Literary Agents Accepting Submissions – Part 2
How do you get a literary agent for your book? Here’s a list of 100 literary agents accepting submissions, detailing the genres they represent (and those they don’t), submission guidelines, and otherRead More…
01Apr/19
Literary Agents Accepting Submissions – Part 1
How do you get a literary agent for your book? Here’s a list of 100 literary agents accepting submissions, detailing the genres they represent (and those they don’t), submission guidelines, and otherRead More…
29Mar/19
Premade Book Covers – An Interesting Option
If you’ve decided you’re going to self-publish your book, at some point you’ll be in the market for an eye-catching, aesthetically pleasing book cover—one that will help your book find its targetRead More…
07Aug/18
68 Agents Who Represent Memoirs & Biographies
Are you looking for a memoir agent to represent your memoir or biography? Here’s a list of 68 agencies that represent memoirs and/or biographies, as of October, 2018.
07Aug/18
30 Agents Who Represent Health Books
Are you looking for a health book agent to represent your book? Here are 30 literary agents who represent health, fitness, wellness, and/or diet books, as of October, 2018. Betsy Amster LiteraryRead More…
06Aug/18
Questions to Ask Before Working With a Ghostwriter
You’re eager to get to work on your book, but there are some things you should ask your ghostwriter before pen is set to paper. For example: Who is in charge? HowRead More…
31Jul/18
The Non-Fiction Book Proposal
Have you written a book proposal yet? If you’re hoping to have your non-fiction book published by a major publisher, you need to get started!