Here are some of the questions we hear frequently. We know the answers to all of these and more. Just ask us.
I have a book idea. . .now what? I've started a book but I'm stuck. Can you help? I've written my book. What should I do next? What software should I use? What format? What is a query letter? Do you know any agents? What is traditional publishing? Self-publishing? Vanity? Subsidy? POD? Cooperative? What is independent publishing? What are the pros and cons of each? Should I do an e-book? An audiobook? How long will it take to publish my book? How can I get a publisher to notice me? Do I really need an editor? What if I don't agree with my editor? How do I find someone to design my cover? If I write a children's book, who can do the pictures? If I self-publish, can I do the inside of the book myself in Word? When should I start to market my book? (Hint: yesterday, even if you're still writing it.) Do I need a website? How do I find a printer? How many books should I print? Offset? Digital? What's the difference? What's an ISBN number and do I really need one? What price should I put on my book? How can I get book reviews? How do I get my book into Barnes & Noble? What about the smaller bookstores? Are there other places to sell my book? How can I get on radio or TV? What is a media kit and do I need one?