Jane Friedman

JULY 17, 2024

AI-generated image using prompt “book publishing executives receiving lots of money from a technology company.” This week, the Copyright Clearance Center (CCC) announced the ability for publishers and other rights holders to include AI training rights as part of licensing arrangements. What is the CCC?

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Jane Friedman

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

on Unsplash Today’s post is by author Joel Pitney, founder of Launch My Book. “It I have no idea where my book is published.” These are just a few of the comments I’ve heard from authors sharing their experiences with the hybrid publishing companies they’ve chosen to work with. Photo by C. What royalties?

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The Idea Logical Company

JUNE 5, 2023

Three decades ago, if you wanted a trade book, you went to a bookstore or a bigger merchant like Wal-mart or a department store with a book “section” It was actually hard to get a book any other way. Books must be the very best single consumer product to purchase online rather than in a physical shop.

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Jane Friedman

MAY 25, 2023

Many years ago, I was at a book launch for a writer I didn’t know for a book I hadn’t bought. A mutual friend urged me to approach this writer with a question about how to publish the book I was working on. So, I walked up to him and asked if he had any pointers to offer on the publishing journey.

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Jane Friedman

MARCH 8, 2023

My second novel was going to be published! When New York City–based Adelaide Books offered me a contract to publish Painting Through the Dark , it set my heart racing in a good way. Plus two free books for the author, and further books could be purchased at a 30% discount. He clearly loved and believed in books.

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Melanie Saxton

MAY 21, 2024

A lot of authors ask me what the book editing process entails. Just so you know, I’m a hand-holder and become completely immersed in each book editing project. Steps in the Book Editing Process I’ll need to review your manuscript before I can send you a quote. Do You Need Book Editing Services?

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Melanie Saxton

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Yes, you can enhance your AI content with the help of a professional and highly experienced book editor! Hire me to add an authentic human touch to your book project with nuance, emotion, empathy, humor, colloquialisms, genuine cultural references, and imagination. Need a Professional Book Editor to Enhance Your AI Content?

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Melanie Saxton

MARCH 11, 2023

I’ve written a book marketing FAQ, knowing how expansive (but not necessarily expensive) book marketing can be. Book editing and ghostwriting are my primary focuses, yet many authors have asked me for book marketing assistance. BOOK MARKETING IDEAS — FIRST THINGS FIRST Is your book your business?

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Rachelle Gardner

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Have you ever thought a one-on-one conversation with a publishing professional could get you unstuck and move your writing career forward? Maybe you just have a few questions about the querying process or how to get an agent or find a publisher. I offer publishing coaching for any phase of your career, focused on your area of need.

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Melanie Saxton

MARCH 1, 2023

The time to write home preparedness books is now! These types of books are not only helpful to audiences but also help propel your marketing initiatives. You, as the author of a business book, can add this credential (and the book) to your website for potential and existing customers to download.

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Jane Friedman

AUGUST 13, 2024

On the dining room table is a sheet cake decorated with the author’s name and book title. When I started writing my memoir, my publishing goal was Big Five or nothing. Anyone could self-publish. Yep, that’s how long ago I began writing my book.) And my book died on sub. I pitied indie authors as also-rans.

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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

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

MARCH 6, 2023

You can never have enough book marketing ideas, and the time to start thinking about promoting your book is while you are writing it. The simple book marketing ideas below can help you catch up, including a YouTube video. link] Basic Book Marketing Ideas In my experience, the most successful authors have a marketing plan.

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Jane Friedman

AUGUST 31, 2023

Photo by karina zhukovskaya Note from Jane: In the earliest days of my career, I served as managing editor of Writer’s Digest magazine, and one of the nicest parts of my job was calling up winners of our writing contests, including the National Self-Published Book Awards. My dream of literary stardom had cost them plenty.

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Jane Friedman

MARCH 12, 2024

Securing the services of a literary agent has long been the gold standard for authors pursuing a long and successful career in publishing. At the turn of the twentieth century, the so-called “author’s representative” emerged as the figure who would help authors cut a better deal with publishers. It’s easy to understand why.

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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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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

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. We appreciate your involvement in our book effort.

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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? The post Art Book Editor appeared first on Melanie Saxton Media.

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Jane Friedman

MAY 2, 2023

Photo by ANTONI SHKRABA production Today’s post is by David Wogahn, the author of Countdown to Book Launch and the president of AuthorImprints , a self-publishing services company. This article is based on his presentation at IBPA’s Publishing University , Launch Plans—Build Out Your Blueprint for Success.

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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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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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Jane Friedman

DECEMBER 12, 2022

14 for the online class Second Draft: Your Path to a Powerful, Publishable Story. If a literary agent doesn’t love the synopsis, will your book ever reach publication? More than just a tool to sell your book, your synopsis is a roadmap to the next, stronger draft. Why must this event be in the book? Join her on Dec.

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Jane Friedman

JULY 2, 2024

Today’s post is excerpted from The Untold Story of Books: A Writer’s History of Book Publishing by Michael Castleman. Meanwhile, copyrights were enforceable only within single jurisdictions, while rampant smuggling and unauthorized reproduction spread books everywhere. Anyone could copy them. They didn’t.

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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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Publishing Trends

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The 2023 Riyadh International Book Fair wrapped up its 10-day run on October 9, after more than a million visitors had flocked to browse and buy books from the 1,800 publishers from 32 countries that exhibited. While not as well known as Sharjah Book Fair, which begins on Nov. million bookish Instagram followers.

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Arrant Pedantry

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

”) Inside, you’ll find new guidance on inclusive language, electronic publishing, self-publishing, editing fiction, AI, new media, and more. He has served as principal reviser of the last three editions of the Manual , including the newly published 18th. His responses are below.

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Jane Friedman

APRIL 5, 2023

Photo by Ian Hutchinson on Unsplash Today’s post is by book advertising consultant Matt Holmes ( @MatthewJHolmes1 ). My wife’s books currently earn a healthy six-figure income. This is when I (accidentally) identified what I now call the four pillars of book marketing.

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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

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

JANUARY 30, 2024

This tells Amazon your book isn’t relevant to the search, and that will impact your search rank on Amazon. Remember that first book you published that didn’t do well? The cover wasn’t great—you knew it could have or should have been better—but it was your first book, so you took it in stride. Yes, really.

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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

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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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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Jane Friedman

JULY 10, 2024

Book publishing is a New York–centric business, to a fault. All of the major US publishers are based there, as are many literary agents. When I visited Chicago this past June, I had the opportunity to meet Doug Seibold, the founder of Agate Publishing , established in 2002. Sometimes certain kinds of books are up.

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