Aug 14, 2026 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Publishing
Hybrid and vanity publishing aren't the same thing, but the word "hybrid" gets borrowed by enough vanity presses that it's genuinely hard to tell...
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Jun 25, 2026 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Publishing
While there are many paths you can take to get your book out into the world, there are three main routes to publishing. Traditional publishing is the...
#publishing platforms, #self-publishing, #traditional publishing
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Jun 1, 2026 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Ask Novlr, Publishing
“I need to figure out what genre my book is. I don’t think mine is classified as one, if you know what I mean?” You’re definitely not alone in...
#self-publishing, #traditional publishing
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Apr 30, 2026 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Publishing
A few years ago, I attended the London Book Fair. It was a fantastic experience where I got to mingle with other writers, meet publishers, and hear...
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Mar 13, 2026 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Editing
You’re going to be putting a lot of time and effort into your book, so it’s important that it’s as good as it can be. With all the different types of...
#self-publishing, #traditional publishing
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Feb 5, 2026 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Publishing
As a creative writer, you build unique worlds and create characters who mean something to you and your readers. So how can you protect those...
#self-publishing, #traditional publishing
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Jan 5, 2026 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Ask Novlr, Book Promotion
“I’ve finished my novel and I’m ready to share it with the world, but I have no idea where to start. How do I get my writing noticed? Social media...
#marketing, #self-publishing, #traditional publishing
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Jan 2, 2026 | by Rowena Wiseman | Publishing
Self-publishing has changed the game. Writers now have creative control over their words, and there is more opportunity to make money out of their...
#publishing platforms, #self-publishing
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Oct 3, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Publishing
ISBNs sound like a scary hoop that authors have to jump through, so let’s take a moment to unravel the mystery and give you a bit more clarity on...
#self-publishing, #traditional publishing
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Aug 29, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Writing
There are no hard and fast rules for how long your book or story must be, but there are recommended word counts that can help you reach success. They...
#book agents, #self-publishing, #traditional publishing, #writing tips
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Jul 21, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Ask Novlr, Publishing
“What are the pros and cons of self publishing, choosing a small press, or going down the trad publishing route?” Every writer’s journey to...
#publishing platforms, #self-publishing, #traditional publishing
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Jul 17, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Publishing
A galley proof, also known as an advance copy, ARC (advance reader copy), uncorrected proof, or just galley or proof, is a crucial part of the...
#self-publishing, #traditional publishing
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Jul 4, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Writing
There is no better teacher than criticism. And rejection, no matter what form it takes, is just a form of criticism. While true criticism usually...
#self-publishing, #traditional publishing, #writing tips
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Jun 20, 2025 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Publishing
This post was originally written for the Cover Kitchen blog and can be read in its original form here. Writing a good book blurb is one of the...
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May 3, 2025 | by Ellis Marie | Publishing
After writing online for ten years and finishing a two-hundred-thousand-word book that gained over a million reads, getting offered a deal with a...
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Dec 27, 2024 | by Xavier Comas | Publishing
As a self-published or indie author, designing your own book cover is an exciting and daunting task. A book cover is the first impression that a...
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Sep 13, 2024 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Publishing
Publishing a book is an exciting journey, but it’s not just about writing a great story. It’s also about presenting it in a way that’s attractive,...
#formatting, #self-publishing, #traditional publishing
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Jul 22, 2024 | by Alessia Troisi | Book Promotion
One of the biggest challenges writers face today, both traditionally and self-published, is marketing. While it does take some work, social media is...
#marketing, #self-publishing, #social media, #traditional publishing
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May 27, 2024 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Book Promotion, Publishing
The New York Times Bestseller list is the most famous list of bestselling books in the United States. It has been published weekly in The New York...
#self-publishing, #traditional publishing
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May 17, 2024 | by Joseph D. Slater | Book Promotion
You’ve put in the work and given yourself anxiety about fictional people and places. You’ve worked late into the night because you had a romance...
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May 3, 2024 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Books, Publishing
If you’re planning to publish a novel, then there is no greater resource than the Writers’ and Artists’ Yearbook. Every year, Bloomsbury publishing...
#book agents, #book recommendations, #self-publishing, #traditional publishing
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Mar 4, 2024 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Book Promotion, Publishing
NetGalley is a platform aimed at the distribution of digital galleys, otherwise known as ARCs (Advance Reader Copies), or Proofs. It’s a great way...
#audience building, #self-publishing
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Feb 19, 2024 | by Joseph D. Slater | Publishing
My first bad experience with commissioning cover art came in the lead-up to the release of my novel, In the Sky. Despite the art being of very high...
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Feb 12, 2024 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Book Promotion
You can’t get people to buy your book if they don’t know about it. It is up to you to make sure that your book gets seen by as many people as...
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Jan 12, 2024 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Publishing, Writing
Navigating copyright law is an incredibly difficult part of the writing and publishing process. Writers aren’t experts on the law, so it’s easy to...
#cover art, #self-publishing, #traditional publishing, #writing tips
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Dec 11, 2023 | by Joseph D. Slater | Publishing
The year is 2020, and I suddenly have all the time in the world. I muttle around the house, work a job where I drive for five hours a day, and...
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Nov 17, 2023 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Publishing
Ever wondered how to effectively introduce yourself to your readers? An engaging, well-written author bio can do just that. In just a few lines, your...
#self-publishing, #traditional publishing, #writing tips
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May 22, 2023 | by Rowena Wiseman | Publishing
Many online publishing and writing platforms, like Wattpad, Radish, and Kindle Vella, allow you to release your stories as serials. Publishing your...
#audience building, #publishing platforms, #self-publishing
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Apr 14, 2023 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Publishing
Self-publishing has become increasingly popular in recent years, with more and more writers opting to take control of the publication process...
#publishing platforms, #self-publishing
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Mar 24, 2023 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Publishing
If you want to build a career, there are several ways to make money as a writer. How much you can make and what path you have to take to get there...
#earning as a writer, #publishing platforms, #self-publishing, #traditional publishing
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Jan 20, 2023 | by Pamela Koehne-Drube | Writing
Podcasts are an excellent way for writers to stay inspired, informed, and connected. They let authors share their expertise, honed over years of...
#productivity, #self-publishing, #writing inspiration, #writing tips
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