Melanie Saxton

JULY 5, 2024

Autobiography and memoir portfolio page with legacy books, medical books, self-help topics, and testimonials. Enjoy my autobiography and memoir portfolio filled with samplings of legacy books and other personal journeys as well. This page is a work in progress as new projects emerge and older works are republished.

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Jane Friedman

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

They got reviews in major trades, arranged interviews, pitched the book diligently to booksellers in hopes of seeing it make the Indie Next list (which it did), and ran strategically placed ads. I cultivated a loyal following, particularly among book clubs. Within a month, I landed a new agent, who loved the book. All was well.

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Melanie Saxton

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Many authors, especially first-time authors, feel a bit lost as they search for experienced book editors. Below is some helpful guidance, especially for first-time authors who need professional help with the editing and publishing journey. How long has the book editor been working with authors on manuscripts? Experience is key.

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Jane Friedman

MAY 17, 2023

Trying to get an agent and a book deal seems like looking for a needle in a haystack. Likewise, publishing independently sounds like a confusing marathon without any guarantee of actual sales. It’s a book about writing a book about a Holocaust survivor. The book’s subject, Gidon, was 83 years old at the time.

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Melanie Saxton

MARCH 28, 2023

Be inspired by The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival and seek a professional art book editor to assist with your book-writing project! It might just provide some inspiration for your arts-themed book. Are You in Need of a Professional Art Book Editor? Let’s connect! I’m excited to hear from you!

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Melanie Saxton

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

I help business leaders chronicle their journeys by copywriting corporate books and ghostwriting memoirs and autobiographies. Corporate books can include the trajectory upward, from founding to Fortune 500 status. I either write or edit these amazing books for business clients or on behalf of authors who cover the topics below.

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Melanie Saxton

DECEMBER 31, 2022

In my very last blog post in 2022, I’ll share many, many good reasons to outsource your book to a ghostwriter. A trained, skilled, and highly experienced ghostwriter will manage your project, and conceptualize, develop, and oversee the details. After all, it is YOUR book! Ghostwriters are anonymous.

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Melanie Saxton

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Why have your book edited? It’s an essential step in writing and publishing, and there are many reasons why it benefits you as an author and your manuscript as an engaging fiction or non-fiction work. Structural and Content Feedback An editor can provide valuable insights into the overall structure and organization of your book.

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Melanie Saxton

OCTOBER 17, 2022

Count on me to ghostwrite your book and make your dream of authorship a reality. The most important thing I relay to author clients is, “It’s an honor to ghostwrite your book.” Eyes on Ghostwriting Projects. Do You Need Me to Ghostwrite Your Book? Types of Books. What is Ghostwriting?

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The Creative Penn

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

How can you create a high-quality photo book and publish it on Kickstarter? How do you market a beautiful, high-value book? Jeremy Bassetti talks about his photo book project, Hill of the Skull. His latest project is The Hill of the Skull: A Photobook Memoir , launching on Kickstarter.

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Jane Friedman

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Harlequin Teen (started in 2009) was relaunched as Inkyard in 2019, publishing both YA and middle-grade fiction. It’s only logical: Publishing is a business, and if the imprint doesn’t earn its keep, there’s only so long it can continue. Publicist Kathleen Schmidt , who has had a long career in traditional publishing, agrees. “If

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Melanie Saxton

MARCH 28, 2023

As a sports journalist and golf book editor, I’ve covered incredible people and places that inspire authors to write about sports of all kinds, and the ever-popular topic of golf. The fun, the focus, and the antics are part of my life as I ghostwrite and edit books. Do You Need Assistance From a Golf Book Editor?

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Publishing Trends

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Theres a cornucopia of newsletters, blogs and podcasts available to publishers, authors, and book people, so we asked those who follow the industry what they actually read. Ann Kjellberg s BookPost is a subscription-based blog where famous authors post book reviews.

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Melanie Saxton

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Real estate professionals with fascinating personal backstories are the perfect future authors of Realtor Books. Realtor Books — The Basics I have found Realtors to be great storytellers, weaving narratives throughout showings, buying, and selling transactions. Is a Realtor book in your future? And what evokes a sense of home?

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Neil Patel

AUGUST 10, 2021

You’ve edited, edited, and edited some more—and may have even struggled through the complicated process of self-publishing. Now you have to go to the next step: marketing your book. This entails getting your book “out there,” earning an audience, and generating sales. You just need to understand how to market a book.

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Melanie Saxton

DECEMBER 9, 2023

Discover more here about Goodreads and learn more about my book editor and ghostwriter services here and here. As a book editor and ghostwriter , keeping up with literary awards is a must. Goodreads has announced “Best Book” winners for 2023 , and I’m excited to see the recipient book titles and authors.

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Melanie Saxton

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Whether you’re writing a technical manual, an autobiography, a novel, or a self-help book, how expertly you convey your message matters. Available on Amazon I’ve always loved storytelling, from the time I repeated fairy tales to my siblings to the time I began writing magazine editorials and editing books. Look no further!

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Jane Friedman

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Recently an article was published at Vox titled “Everyone’s a sellout now.” But specifically, for writers and book publishing, it spreads so many myths and misconceptions about the business of authorship that I’ll be undoing the damage for years. (My The subtitle: “So you want to be an artist. Do you have to start a TikTok?”

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Melanie Saxton

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Writing a legacy book means capturing your adventures for posterity! Writing a legacy book can be a meaningful and fulfilling project. Let’s start with how and why writing a legacy book (done right) can be life-changing for you and your descendants. Publishing Options Decide how you want to publish your legacy book.

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Melanie Saxton

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

The article below, published in Conroe City Lifestyle , could easily be something found in interior design books. Do you have an interior design book percolating inside your head? Now is a great time to write a promotional corporate book filled with your amazing talent, advice, projects, and journey through a competitive market.

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The Creative Penn

DECEMBER 3, 2023

Do you want to publish an image-heavy book like a cookbook? How can you navigate the challenges of photography, book design, and publishing choices to make the best product possible? Her latest book is The Great Adventure Baker. Her latest book is The Great Adventure Baker. So welcome back to the show, Jane.

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Melanie Saxton

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

As a children’s book editor, it’s always a thrill when the American Library Association rolls out its yearly honors. Freewater by Amina Luqman-Dawson (published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers) is the w inner of the John Newbery Medal and also the winner of the Coretta Scott King Author Award.

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Jane Friedman

JANUARY 26, 2023

One question I was asked a few times around my book launch was, “How is it to promote a book about introversion when you are an introvert?” When I wrote my humorous advice book for introverted parents Babies Don’t Make Small Talk (So Why Should I?), What I’ve learned: there are a lot of different ways to promote a book.

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Credible Content

JUNE 2, 2023

20 benefits of publishing a blog post every day. Publishing daily demonstrates valuable and fresh content, positively impacting search rankings. Consistent publishing builds audience loyalty and increases repeat visits. Blogging has become an integral part of online communication and content creation.

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Melanie Saxton

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

There are a hundred and one good reasons to write business trade books. Whether you offer flooring options, countertops, cabinets, kitchen and bath renovations, or even appliances — your marketing narrative can (and should) be captured on your blog, and, better yet, a book! Is a trade book in your future? I can help.

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The Creative Penn

AUGUST 14, 2023

How can you create a book series that children love — and that you can expand into multiple streams of income? In the intro, investment firm KKR will buy Simon & Schuster [ Publishing Perspectives ]; Subscriber Surge Giveaways [ Written Word Media ]; Key Book Publishing Paths [ Jane Friedman ]. So welcome, Tonya.

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Jane Friedman

AUGUST 19, 2024

Every month, I compile three bestseller lists that showcase what books are currently selling through online retail, using Bookstat data. ” All of these lists tend to put self-published authors front and center, authors who often miss out on appearing on national bestseller lists. .” I call it “Hidden Gems.”

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Write Freelance

JANUARY 21, 2023

Here are some of the great creative writing courses available online: (These courses are suitable for writers who are thinking about writing a fiction book but aren’t sure how to start. The course content includes downloadable articles and resources along with 30 hours of on-demand video. You’ll attend 4-5 hours of online classes per week.

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Jane Friedman

JANUARY 17, 2024

This week, my sophomore novel Valley Verified came out into the world—exactly one year after my debut novel The Fraud Squad was published. Back then, I was blissfully ignorant of the intricacies of the publishing industry. What if no one shows up to my book events and signings? Will it live up to the hype of the first?

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Jane Friedman

JULY 5, 2023

Today’s post is by David Wogahn, the author of Countdown to Book Launch and the president of AuthorImprints , a self-publishing services company. A writer’s investment in their book is more than time and creativity. A traditionally published author may one day have their publishing rights reverted.

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Jane Friedman

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Today’s Ask the Editor is sponsored by Book Pipeline. Editors reviewing unpublished fiction and nonfiction through the Book Pipeline Workshop. Recommend” submissions are considered for circulation to lit agents and publishers. Submit your question or submit your pages.

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The Creative Penn

JULY 17, 2023

What are the pros and cons of traditional publishing vs self-publishing? With its detailed reports on how to improve your writing and integration with Scrivener, ProWritingAid will help you improve your book before you send it to an editor, agent or publisher. Rachael Herron gives her tips. So that's out there.

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Nick Ursborne

MARCH 3, 2023

I have written hundreds of articles, spoken at dozens of conferences, had a book published by a major publisher, and so on. They see me an expert, with the skills and experience they need for a particular project or task. As a freelance writer I have gone to considerable trouble to position myself as a true expert.

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The Creative Penn

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Traditional publishing is not a monolithic thing. There are different kinds of publishers, and authors want different things out of a publishing deal and relationship. Georgina Cross talks about her experience with two different traditional publishers and the pros and cons of each. Welcome to the show, Georgina.

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Melanie Saxton

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

As a true crime book editor, I really appreciate the words below, provided by author Ken Wilson. His book, Guilty as Sin , i s a novel of suspense, betrayal, and greed inspired by true events. Often authors reach out after a project concludes to share kind words about their book editing experience.

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The Creative Penn

JANUARY 24, 2023

What kinds of projects can you find on Kickstarter? I'm Joanna Penn, and today I'm talking about: What is Kickstarter and why am I launching my new book pilgrimage that way. Check out the Publishing category here. So you can get an exclusive if you back a Kickstarter project.

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Jane Friedman

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Whenever I teach on nonfiction book proposals, I open up the conversation by talking about market potential ($) and how to convince agents or editors that your project has it. And that’s exactly why book proposals exist: to make the business case that persuades agents and editors that there is in fact a market for your work. (For

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