Writing a book is challenging enough. Sorting through editing options can be confusing. Here is a definition of the four levels of editing that we do with authors. I hope this will help clarify the process, and help you choose what level of editing you need.

I’m often asked what I do and how I work with authors. What is a Publishing Consultant, and do you really need one?

Think of a Publishing Consultant as the Producer and Creative Director of your book project. What we do is listen to your ideas and goals, and read what you have so far.

The most economical strategy for publishing your book is to print on demand (POD). This means printing only the books you need when you need them.

In the current self-publishing market, there are four POD services that stand out.

The hardest part of writing is beginning. Staring at a blank page is just not motivating!

So before you begin, just push back your chair a moment and think about why you’re writing this piece.

When I tell people what I do, their eyes widen in surprise. I’m not a magician, but I do make something happen that’s hard to accomplish alone. I’m a book finisher.

One of the reasons I got into independent publishing is that traditional publishers are offering less and less author support. Marketing budgets have shrunk as consumers favor the digital space over print advertising.

In a nutshell, chapbooks are teeny books. Merriam-Webster defines them as a small book containing ballads, poems, tales, or tracts. They are collections of poems, stories, or an experimental mix of both.

The good news is that during the pandemic, people are reading voraciously.