Congratulations! We made it! I know some of you had a tough year (you know who you are) and are not sorry to see the back of 2025. Mine wasn’t quite as bad, but it was a character-building year. I’d prefer to keep moving up. After a chaotic holiday season, the New Year break has... Continue Reading →
Publishing Insights – October/November 2025
Fall is busy in publishing! Manuscripts are due to publishers, books are launching, and agents are circulating proposals for next year’s hits. And this year, I’ve finished some big projects including a book we’ve been working on for three years! Fall is also when authors get book deals. Proposals are circulating and publishers are making... Continue Reading →
Problem Solving in Publishing
I was once asked why I gravitated to publishing. Was it the writing or the literature? For me, the answer was that it was the people -- the authors, the editors, the people with ideas pitching or acquiring titles. And as a long-time acquiring editor myself, I developed a nose for what will (or should)... Continue Reading →
Five Essential Books for Writers
Want to ensure your writer's library is complete with the essentials? These five books will help you fine-tune your copy.
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