Five Drawbacks to Weigh before You Pursue a Publishing Deal In my post “5 Reasons Why a Writer Should Go With a Traditional Publisher,” I gave five advantages of traditional publishing. Although these reasons are compelling, there are also some downsides of traditional publishing. Consider These Five Downsides of Traditional Publishing: 1. It Takes Longer […]
Prolific Author Shares Insights from “Successful Author FAQs” in Candid Interview with Host Kat Caldwell Author Peter Lyle DeHaan was recently featured as a guest on the Pencils&Lipstick podcast, where he shared his experiences about writing and publishing with host Kat Caldwell. The wide-ranging conversation explored DeHaan’s journey as an author and delved into his […]
Discover the Art of Writing, the Business of Publishing, and the Joy of Wielding Words Peter Lyle DeHaan’s latest book is Successful Author FAQs. Do you have questions about writing? Publishing? Veteran author, publisher, editor, and freelance writer, Peter Lyle DeHaan answers questions writers often ask. In 15 topical chapters, tackling over 100 questions, Peter […]
To self-publish—or indie-publish—you do it yourself. You don’t go through someone else. To pay someone else is called assisted publishing or subsidy publishing. Some are good, some are not, and some are rip-offs. I’ve heard of rates from several hundred dollars to over ten thousand. And that’s a lot of money to pay for something […]
Key Steps to Write, Edit, and Publish Your Book with Care Here are the key steps to write and indie publish a book. Since I’ve written and published many books, I made my own checklist (on which the above list is based) to make sure I cover everything and don’t miss a step. As more […]
Writers often wonder if they should I indie publish their book or publish with a traditional publisher. I understand the question, and without sounding like a jerk, let me rephrase this question about publishing options. The question should be: Should I self-publish it or pursue a traditional publisher? Traditional Publishing I reworded it because we […]
I’ve ghostwritten a couple of books and enjoyed doing so. The payment is almost always a fixed rate, paid in installments. The first payment is required to start the work, and the final payment is due when the writer submits the finished product to the author. (The person who hires you is the author—you are […]
In my post “Five Reasons a Writer Should Self-Publish,” I listed several advantages of self-publishing. Although compelling, there are also downsides. Let’s also look at the downsides of self-publishing. Consider These Six Downsides of Self-Publishing: 1. Quality is Often Lacking Traditional publishers put their books through several rounds of editing to produce the best possible […]
The Benefits of Going with a Traditional Publisher In “Why Self-publishing vs Traditional Publishing Doesn’t Matter” I pointed out that both options have the potential to satisfy the core needs of a writer seeking publication. Writers must carefully consider the pros and cons of each option before pursuing either one. Future posts will consider some […]
The price to indie publish a book varies greatly. The answer depends on your skills, budget, and book-length. I’ve heard people explain how you can publish a book for under one hundred dollars. While their advice is accurate, the results won’t produce a professional-looking book that will get people’s attention and earn good reviews. I […]