Posts Tagged ‘book publishing’
Casting The Right Voice For Your Book
by Sue Zizza Once you’ve decided to produce an audiobook from your book you need to consider casting. What voice or voices will be bring your story to life and engage the listener? I like to start by considering the style of writing because fiction and nonfiction each have their own unique opportunities and challenges for the narrator. Nonfiction,…
Read MoreTo produce an audiobook or not? Is there really a question?
By Sue Zizza Audiobooks have grown to be a very important part of the publishing industry. Major publishers typically include producing an audiobook for both fiction and non-fiction titles to be released at the same time as the print version. Sales from audio can help drive print sales and visa versa. And while some independent…
Read MoreSFWC FAQ: What’s the point of a free 8-minute editorial consult?
By Lissa Provst Independent Editors, Author Coaches, and Public Relations Consultants offer their services at the San Francisco Writers Conference in free 8-minute consultations. But what’s the use? What can you accomplish in 8 minutes? To begin with, these consultants can offer their services at the conference for free because they expect to meet a…
Read MoreWhen it’s time to pivot
By Amanda J. Clay I’m writing this as movers are packing up my house for the 8th time in seven years. We are about to move across the country tomorrow–yet again, for the fifth time in sixth years. (This time with a toddler!) And per usual, I had about three weeks notice that we were…
Read More12 Tips to a Nonfiction Book Proposal Publishers Will Love
By Lisa Tener How to get a book deal for your nonfiction book? Write a super-compelling book proposal. “But how?” you may ask. Here are 12essential tips. Impress them with a big platform (how many people you reach in a year): Publishing companies stay in business by selling books. If your book proposal is persuasive…
Read MoreGood Old Writers
By Victoria Zackheim I recently walked into my newly built kitchen and discovered a large, grayish rectangular stain on the quartz counter. Had I placed a hot pan there? Not likely. Spilled bleach? Definitely not. I wiped, scrubbed, gently scoured… nothing helped. And then I lifted my arm and noticed a change in the shape…
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