How to Find the Right Publisher for Your Book
This probably sounds like a trick question: isn’t the right publisher for your book the publisher who wants to publish your book? The one (or …
Publishers
From small presses, to indies, to the Big Five, publishers come in all shapes and sizes, and hold the key to authorship.
What Happens if Your Book Doesn’t Sell On Submission?
The pain of being on submission to publishers or “on sub” is real. And if your book doesn’t sell on submission? Agony. Self-doubt. Loneliness. Even …
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21 Debut Author Statistics: The Real Odds of Getting Published
As aspiring authors, we know the odds of getting published are against us. And breaking in as a debut author is so much more difficult. …
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Who are the Big Five Imprints?
Who are the Big Five? The “Big Five” is the term for the five huge players in book publishing, owning the lion’s share of the …
How Long Does It Take to Get a Book Deal with a Traditional Publisher?
If you are looking to go the traditional book publishing route with a traditional publisher, the length of time it takes to get a book …
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What is a Good Book Publishing Deal?
Getting a good book publishing deal can seem like a unicorn. Yes, you’ve made it over the hurdle of finding a literary agent, and your …
What Really Happens When Your Book Goes On Submission to Publishers
You’ll notice this posted under the Publishers topic rather than the Submissions topic. That’s because going out “On Submission to Publishers” is such a different …
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Should You Go with an Indie Publisher?
Publishers can broadly be divided into two categories: traditional publishers (i.e. the Big Five publishing houses in New York) and indie publishers. Indie publishing is …
Publishing Houses in New York: Who are the Big Five Publishers?
Publishing houses in New York The “Big Five” publishing houses in New York, or the “Sister Six” as they used to be known until Penguin …
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Is Your Book Good Enough to be Published?
This is an extremely complex topic. Technically, your book isn’t a book until it is published. Therefore, rather than asking: is your book good enough …