Self-publishing means an individual takes the role of a publisher and is responsible for all the necessary steps involved in bringing a book to print, and to market for sale. This does not mean the individual is personally responsible for executing each step in the process, but is responsible for …
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What to Look for in a Publisher
Usually when people contact me for the first time, they are excited about the prospect of having a book, but they are also nervous. One of the most common comments I hear is, “I don’t even know what to ask yet.” That’s normal. Publishing a book is not an everyday experience for most people, so I …
Publishing for Positioning: 5 Questions with Jessica Dawson, CEO of Maven Publishing
Jessica Dawson, CEO of Maven Publishing USA, answers our 5 questions and gives insight into the world of book publishing and how being a published author can benefit the small business owner seeking to stand out from their competition. What are the primary service(s) or product(s) that your …
Engagement
“You guys, come over here and celebrate with us. Melissa just got a new puppy!” We looked to both sides, and then even turned around to see if there was someone behind us. Surely, the jolly woman behind the counter couldn’t have been talking to us. Nope, there was no one else. She actually was …
Hope it Never Sells
What would having a book mean for you, your business, and your career? And would you want to sell it? Crazy question, right? We’re publishers, my partner Jessica and I. We met as freelance writers a few years ago and quickly, fueled by our lifelong love of books, found ourselves learning the …
The Age of Disinformation
Energy or Noise? Noise. And I say that with a degree of love. I’m from New York, originally, and I appreciate and miss the palpable energy of Manhattan. Tourism-worthy for sure, and I think I could even live there, especially were I not now 45, married with child, and in love with Palm Bay, …
