Before we get to the funny, here's a good summary of what a first-time author can expect from a publisher's publicity department. In other words, don't expect billboards and such.Here's the start of a Shouts & Murmurs letter to an author: Hi, Ellis—Let me introduce myself. My name is Gineen Klein, and I’ve been brought... Continue Reading →
The business of publishing evolves
Business Week reports on the gradual affection the publishing industry has for the Internet. It's worrisome how slow they've taken to the biggest revolution in print since Gutenberg (the press, not the Three Men and a Baby actor). But at least revenue is up in the first half of 2009:Book publishers are learning to love... Continue Reading →
7 big myths about publishing
Writer's Digest has a useful piece outlining 7 myths we might have about publishing books: that the contracts are too complicated for any normal person to understand, that our publishing team is now like family, that once a book gets purchased it must be perfect. For the whole list, click here.
Nathan Bransford’s publishing glossary
This is really useful, covering everything from advances to wholesalers. Confused about a term? Look it up here.
The economy and publishing: an overview
Here's the start of a longish piece by Harold Underdown, author of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Children's Publishing. He looks at the industry and how it's doing in today's economy: For more than a year the attention of everyone working in the U.S. children's books publishing industry has been focused on the economy. And... Continue Reading →
The publishometer
Fascinating post from Editorial Anonymous this week: a "publishometer" that lets you know whether your manuscript scores enough points to be acquired. It all boils down to writing quality, consumer interest in the topic, and your degree of celebrity.
A Lovely Story Behind Many Lovely Stories
How did the Carolrhoda imprint at Lerner Publishing Group get its name? The story is on their blog. (Thanks to Gail Martini-Peterson for the link.)