The main purpose of an author biography is to inform the reader of an author’s professional credentials and important previous books, so the reader views them as a trusted source of knowledge or entertainment (depending on whether the author writes scholarly...
As we move into 2026, self-publishing is continuing to grow and evolve. Changing reader preferences are transforming the ways in which books are published, marketed, monetized, and consumed. From unique printed edges and interactive formats to innovative tools like...
Choosing the Right Platforms to Promote Your Writing As a writer, what platforms are you using to promote your work? As an editor and a small-business person, I am always exploring the best ways to promote our editorial services and engage with clients. It can feel...
Serialized fiction is a format of storytelling in which a complete or ongoing narrative is broken up into smaller installments that authors or publishers release periodically over time. This storytelling format enjoyed great popularity during the 19th century, with...
There’s no better place to look for scares than real life. Hell Put to Shame: Thirteenth Amendment, Schmirteenth Amendment—at least, that was how white Southerners would have it after the Civil War and did have it. The injustice of slavery was in many ways simply...
Go directly to the Big Five, do not pass GO, who’s to say on the two hundred dollars. Introduction For over sixty years, publishing has increasingly evolved into a business dominated by monopolies. Smaller bookstores have often been put out of business or absorbed...
