Traditional publishing, self-publishing, a hybrid approach or co-publishing, each option has its advantages and challenges. Here’s a breakdown of the four primary publishing models to help you decide which might be the best fit for your book.
Unlike traditionally published authors, self-publishing authors (or indie authors, who self-publish their work and retain the rights to publish it), do not have the benefit of various publishing departments to guide them with regard to their covers, layout, or marketing, nor do they have a legal team instruct them concerning what they can and cannot…
If you’re writing a children’s book, it is good to be familiar with how publishers classify them. When you write, write with the intended age group in mind. Publishers generally assign age groups for readers of various formats as follows: Young Adult (YA) Novels: Ages 12 and up or 14 and up Board Books: Newborn…