by bookshepherd_admin | Oct 17, 2014 | Book Industry News
Recently, I responded to a query from an author who wanted to transition from self-publishing to traditional publishing. She had successfully sold 60,000 books on her own. The first words out of my mouth were, “Why would you want to do that?” And then …I’m...
by bookshepherd_admin | Sep 5, 2014 | Book Industry News
Why so many authors think that their friend who teaches literature at the local college, or their sister who loves everything they write and do is the perfect editor for their work is beyond me. Your editor can make or break your work—she can shape and shore it up …...
by bookshepherd_admin | Aug 22, 2014 | Book Marketing, Book Publicity
Ha! You’ve landed an interview on your book; you’ve prepped, only to discover that they person interviewing you is clueless. Or, they have their own agenda. What to do? Why take control, that’s what you do! How about: If I understand your question...
by bookshepherd_admin | Aug 15, 2014 | Author Success
When it comes to writing, and publishing, the fabulous concept you had a few years ago may need to be rethought, revamped, or, gulp, tossed out. Is the idea you have current? Leading Age? Has it been done been done before and have you come up with a whole new...
by bookshepherd_admin | Jul 14, 2014 | Author Success, Judith Briles Unplugged, Publishing
Two publishing scenarios …do you choose self-publishing/independent or traditional? … that’s the question. Here’s an astonishing fact: Books published via small presses, independent presses, and gulf, even “self-publishing” are hitting multiple bestseller...
