One of the things that has surprised me about conducting this poll over the years is that the results haven’t changed that much since 2013. That’s pretty interesting! Except this year… there’s something a bit different. But I’ll get to that in a sec. First, all the caveats that this is an unscientific poll, and […]
Business of Publishing
How do you plan to publish your work in progress? (2020)
Is self-publishing on the rise? Is traditional publishing still going strong? Time for my annual poll! Now, obviously this is unscientific as the readership changes slightly from year to year and it’s not a randomized slice of authors, but it’s fun to get a snapshot of the current landscape. Also, at the risk of messing […]
Interview with Mike Shatzkin on how coronavirus will change the publishing industry
The publishing industry faces some very challenging times ahead. The coronavirus pandemic and retail shutdown will likely accelerate changes that were already underway, such as the rise of print on demand, publishing industry consolidation, and increasing headwinds for authors and publishers trying to break out new titles. In order to think through what we’re facing, […]
My guide to publishing a book
It’s here! I’m so excited to announce the publication of my guide to publishing a book: How to Publish a Book: 41 Rules for Successfully Publishing a Book That You Will Love Forever. It’s available as an ebook and in paperback. Whether you’re pursuing a book deal with a Big 5 publisher or trying your […]
What is hybrid publishing?
In the last twenty years there has been an explosion of new publishing models that take advantage of new opportunities afforded by the internet and advances in printing on demand. There’s also been a corresponding rise in scams. So what is “hybrid publishing” and how does it fit into all of this? Hybrid publishing isn’t […]
How authors make money
Yes, yes, we all want to write books that move people and change the world. But, uh, how exactly do authors get paid? Read on, friends. Here’s how authors make money. In this post I’m going to cover all the different ways authors make money from their books: Traditional publishing Advances Royalties Subrights (through a […]
