Book Publishing - One Lit Place

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Why Self-Publishing Is the Best Solution for Today’s Author

June 9, 2023

Traditional publishing used to be the gold standard, but now for many authors the benefits of self-publishing outweigh those of traditional publishing—by a lot. With self-publishing, authors maintain control over the book and its outcomes, earn far higher revenue, and determine the fate of the work, their reputation, and the volume of sales. Treating your book like a business with you in the driver’s seat is an attractive option, making self-publishing the best solution for today’s author.

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How to Craft the Perfect Literary Cover Letter

February 16, 2023

Introduce your work by crafting the perfect literary cover letter. A clean, crisp, professional letter is key for getting your foot in the door and showing editors you know your stuff and are worthy of publication.

Publishing in Literary Magazines: the Best First Step for an Emerging Writer

January 13, 2023

When you know in your gut that your short story, personal essay, or poem is done (or “done” for now), the best first step you can take as an emerging writer is to publish your work in a literary magazine. The benefits of publishing in literary magazines are many, and with a little organization, research, and tenacity, you will spark a rich writing career that will take you far into the future.

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The 5 Stages of a Manuscript: The Path to Publication

December 4, 2022

Where the writing of your book is lawless, murky, and full of unexpected twists and turns, once your manuscript is done, the path to publication is clearly defined and involves only 5 stages. Do these, and you’ll soon have a book that’s ready to meet its readers!

E-Books: the Perfect (and Easy!) Solution for Growing Your Business

May 5, 2022

If you are looking to deepen your business’ impact with existing clients, grow your visibility and reach into new audiences, and boost your reputation amongst clients and peers, e-books are the perfect — and easy — solution for growing your business.

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Perfectionism, Permission, and Pleasure in Writing

October 25, 2021

Recently I sat down to talk about writing with Thea Sutton, author of historical novel, The Women of Blackmouth Street and writing coach and mentor on the One Lit Place creative team. We discussed the three Ps: perfectionism, permission, and pleasure in writing and how writers can avoid, give, and enjoy them in turns by making minor shifts to our expectation of the creative process.

Why This Non-Profit Founder Wrote a Business Book for Writer Parents

March 1, 2021

This non-profit founder used her 20 years running her organization, Pen Parentis: for Writers Who are Parents to write a business book that serves the broader community of writers parents- to great success!

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On Creating Diverse Characters: the Importance of Seeing Ourselves in YA Novels

February 5, 2021

Carrie Rosten, author of Chloe Leiberman (Sometimes Wong), writes about creating the titular character in her first YA novel and why it’s essential that YA represent the full spectrum of diverse characters and the importance of seeing ourselves in YA novels.

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How to Find and Submit to a Literary Agent or Indie Press to Publish Your Novel (with FREE Spreadsheet)

October 14, 2020

When your novel is completed, learn what to do to find and submit to a literary agent or an indie press to publish your novel and get it into readers’ hands!

How to Publish Your Novel: A Primer on Traditional, Independent & University, and Self-Publishing

October 7, 2020

Now that you’ve finished your novel, use our primer to decide whether traditional, university or independent, or self-publishing is right for you and your book.

Category: Book Publishing