First Impressions Are Everything: Designing Your Book Cover
June 28, 2010 - Written by Deb DorchakAre you a sucker for packaging? I know I am. Bright colors, a pretty picture, a great design is enough to turn my head and make me pick something up off the shelf.
How about when it comes to books? Are you drawn into …
Structuring a Genre Novel
June 16, 2010 - Written by Guest WriterI never used to believe in story structure. I would simply write and write with no clear destination in mind. I suppose after years of writing on creative writing forums where there is no end to a story, thinking about how a story ends just never enters into the equation.
Well, …
Self Publishing: A Question of Sanity? Not Really
June 8, 2010 - Written by Guest WriterToday we welcome back Scott Roche of Flying Island Press with some observations on self-publishing.
Take it away, Scott!
A few days ago I was at a convention of science fiction writers and podcasters. We’re all big fans of the various methods of self pub that are out there. …
More Than Word: Essential Programs for Book Design
June 2, 2010 - Written by Guest WriterToday I’d like you all to welcome Joel Friedlander of The Book Designer.com. If you’ve ever wondered what makes a book look like a book, then grab yourself a cup of coffee and pull up a chair …
Failure Is Inevitable. Get Used To It.
June 1, 2010 - Written by Deb DorchakToday I was going to kick off our month of book publishing posts and instead got side tracked by a link to an article my good friend Friar sent me. Actually, it was Friar’s Mom who …




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