One of the least glamorous truths about publishing is that most writers do not earn full-time livings from books alone. This surprises many aspiring authors. Publishing often looks financially glamorous from the outside. But advances vary dramatically, royalties fluctuate, and books can take years to produce....
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One of the fears aspiring authors often have is that publishing will somehow strip away their artistic vision or identity. Will editors change...
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Writers are often asked where ideas come from, as though stories arrive through lightning strikes or magical inspiration. In reality, most writers...
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One of the most common questions aspiring children’s writers ask is: How do I know whether my story is a picture book,...
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Children’s literature is constantly changing. The books being published today differ dramatically from those published even twenty years ago. This evolution reflects...
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Many writers dream about seeing the words “bestselling author” attached to their name. But bestseller lists are far more complicated — and...
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One of the most surprising aspects of picture book publishing for many new authors is discovering that they often have little or...
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One of the biggest surprises for debut authors is discovering how slooooooowly traditional publishing moves. Writers often imagine that once a manuscript sells,...
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One of the most persistent myths about publishing is the idea that published authors automatically earn a living from book sales alone. The...
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Aspiring authors are often nervous about the possibility of losing creative control once they enter the publishing world. Will editors change everything? Will...
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