Copyright law protects original works of authorship including books, music, artwork and photographs from unauthorized use or copying by others in the US and abroad. It is important to understand book copyright law in order to protect your work and make informed decisions. In this article, we will debunk 3 common myths about book copyright law in the US.
Hiring a professional editor can be beneficial for authors as it helps refine their work and make sure it is ready for publication. Professional editors use their expertise in grammar, syntax, punctuation and style to help an author’s manuscript reach publishing standards.
Knowing how to write an effective press release is essential in marketing your book. Learn tips on writing the perfect press release and other strategies to promote your new book.
In my sophomore year of college, in a mandatory grammarclass, students would often ask the professor, “Well what about [example ofsomething that very obviously broke whatever grammar rule we’d justdiscussed].” Her answer was always, “Once you know the rule, you can...
By Jordan Thames Congratulations! You’ve done what many people have tried and failed to do: written a book! Now comes the next step- submitting to a publisher. Submitting your first manuscript to a publisher is an exciting, albeit nerve wracking, experience. In...
Submitting a manuscript to a book publisher usually requires the inclusion of a synopsis and a query letter, a.k.a. cover letter. While writing a summary is pretty straightforward, a query letter can be slightly trickier. Don’t underestimate its importance! Before...
By Jordan Ardoin Everyone who’s serious about writing has at least one goal in common: to get your book published. Unfortunately, another thing all writers have in common is the knowledge that getting a book published can be very difficult. Publishers receive anywhere...
By Editorial Intern, Anjali Ajmani Writing a query letter can be scary if you’re not familiar with what goes in one. You want the agent or publisher to pick up your story with gusto. You’ve finished your book, and you feel great about it. You’re ready for the next...
By: Editorial Intern, Anjali Ajmani Having battled depression and anxiety throughout high school and college, I can wholeheartedly say that M.A. Nicole McCance’s 52 Ways to Beat Depression Naturally is a godsend. Nicole guides the reader through several tips including...
By: Editorial Intern Zoe Andrews. Welcome to Writer’s Anonymous, where we help authors who are struggling with moving forward in their works. Please state your name and affliction. Now that we have that out of the way, I am here to tell you that unless you can accept...
How to Get Your Book Published Many people dream of becoming an author. Becoming a published author can be daunting, and as any professional writer will tell you, requires real work. Authors invest countless hours into developing a story. You conduct research,...
Now that it’s time for another trip around the sun, you’re probably swamped with the idea of resolutions and “new year, new me” talk. But before you can make big life changes, you need to take stock of your priorities and where you are spending your time. In my book,...
Occasionally, in our lives, we are fortunate enough to stumble upon greatness. The problem is, I don’t think we always recognize greatness during our initial encounter. Maybe we get too wrapped up in our own problems, our own visions or our own lives. Maybe we’d...
I always tell my authors that having a clear vision established is essential for meaningful writing. In my last post, I mentioned the three questions that must be asked to help clarify this vision: 1. Who is reading it? 2. Why are they reading it? 3. How will they...
Who am I? Hmmm… This is a question that has plagued me for years. I have literally traveled the world in search of answers. I mean, I’m pretty sure I exist (at least according to Descartes basic standards). In social settings it seems like my existence is defined by...