The pace of change in the book publishing world is increasing and that is very exciting, especially for us working primarily in the nonfiction area. This change is particularly interesting in the are… more →
Jan B. King: Book Publishing Inspirations and Explanationsjanbking wrote 1 week ago: The pace of change in the book publishing world is increasing and that is very exciting, especially … more →
janbking wrote 3 weeks ago: Late yesterday, in checking my emails after a late client call, I found a Google Alert in my inbox. … more →
janbking wrote 1 month ago: I talk with many authors and aspiring authors each week and I find they fit loosely in two camps: t … more →
janbking wrote 2 months ago: I have really been tickled lately about the messages going out to authors and others about how often … more →
janbking wrote 3 months ago: I hope you had a chance to watch the new ABC show Shark Tank this past Sunday evening. If you didn … more →
janbking wrote 3 months ago: I hope you had a chance to watch the new ABC show Shark Tank this past Sunday evening. If you didn … more →
janbking wrote 4 months ago: “It takes a village…” is never more true than for new and aspiring authors. While … more →
janbking wrote 5 months ago: I am in the midst of preparing opening remarks for the upcoming publishing one-day, August 5, just b … more →
janbking wrote 5 months ago: New ideas are hatched at any time of year, but summer is the time when people feel more like musing, … more →
janbking wrote 5 months ago: I love attending BEA. I feel reenergized about the book business each year when I attend. This year, … more →
janbking wrote 6 months ago: I’m looking forward to seeing all my old friends and making new ones at BEA 2009 in New York C … more →
janbking wrote 6 months ago: According to R.R. Bowker as reported in PW, over the past year more than 500,000 new titles were pub … more →
janbking wrote 11 months ago: I am a real nut about intellectual property. Especially in tough economic times, the one thing we ca … more →
janbking wrote 1 year ago: A soft cover book, perhaps 6 x 9 inches or other industry standard size for a trade paperback would … more →
janbking wrote 1 year ago: Especially if you self-publish, you will want to set up a financial model. While no one can tell you … more →
janbking wrote 1 year ago: Book publishing costs arise from three areas, and the costs can be substantial in all three whether … more →
janbking wrote 1 year ago: Book Expo America is the book industry’s largest annual U. S. event where publishers exhibit their n … more →
janbking wrote 1 year ago: Many people are capable of writing a book, but will it be a book that has something significant to s … more →
janbking wrote 2 years ago: You will have your manuscript professionally edited ultimately, but you can do a lot yourself with t … more →