On Friday, July 18th, Mayor Jere Wood of Roswell visited Jera Publishing to officially welcome them to the neighborhood. Around 30 people were in attendance. Jera Publishing opened its doors in their new location in October of 2013, but from the beginning, business increased so dramatically that a celebration fell to the back burner. (more…)
Self-Editing for Fiction Writers: How to Edit Yourself Into Print by Renni Browne and Dave King
Two professional editors (Renni Browne and Dave King) teach writers the techniques of the editing trade that turn promising manuscripts into published novels and short stories. Chapters on dialogue, exposition, point of view, interior monologue, and other techniques take you through the same processes an expert editor would go through to perfect your manuscript. (more…)
Picking the right printer and distribution option for your book can be a confusing journey. Searching the web for answers will result in an overload of information and conflicting answers. Some people swear by Lightning Source, others speak highly of CreateSpace. And just when you think you have things sorted out, IngramSpark comes along and adds another load of information to process. (more…)
A marketing kit is very useful when promoting your book. It can be sent to places that may be interested in writing a story about your book, reviewing it, holding a book event, or purchasing copies. It should also be brought with you when meeting with anyone in person to discuss your book. (more…)
EBooks are quickly growing in popularity and are starting to outsell their print counterparts. To reach both markets you should make your book available both in print and as an eBook.
An eBook is an electronic version of a book. There are different eBook “readers” or “devices” on the market that allow people to easily purchase and read eBooks. Some of these devices are: (more…)