How does a self-publishing company respond to the industry’s strain on the environment? The Book Shelf | April 10, 2024 by Anna Kiousi Have you ever thought about the impact the publishing industry has on the environment and our planet? […]
10 Gift ideas for the writer in your life – From most affordable to most lavish The Book Shelf | December 1, 2023 Considering the passion of a loved one when shopping for a gift is an amazing way to show you care. […]
How to get gender-inclusive language right in your book The Book Shelf | September 27, 2023 by Anna Kiousi The topic of gender inclusivity can be intimidating for authors as being respectful to everyone is important […]
How to get published when you are writing in a non-native language The Book Shelf | March 3, 2023 As a nonfiction book editor, I’m often asked whether it’s possible to publish a book as a non-native speaker or […]
The 5 grammar mistakes you don’t want to make The Book Shelf | February 27, 2023 Having proofread over 400 books, I’ve encountered many a common grammar error. The same mistakes pop up time and time […]
How to self-publish your book: A step-by-step guide The Book Shelf | February 24, 2023 As a book editor, authors often ask me how to self-publish a book and what the self-publishing process entails. In […]
Introduction or preface: Is there really a difference? The Book Shelf | February 20, 2023 When you’re writing a nonfiction book, you might wonder what the difference is between an introduction and a preface. Do […]
Editor secrets: how long will it take to edit and publish a book The Book Shelf | February 17, 2023 As a book editor, I often get approached by authors who have just finished writing and now need an editor. […]
5 Books to gift your loved one The Book Shelf | February 14, 2023 “Books make great gifts because they have whole worlds inside of them.” (Neil Gaiman) We all know Valentine’s Day — […]
To publish or self-publish? That is the timely question… The Book Shelf | February 13, 2023 Well, that’s what Shakespeare might be asking if he was still alive. Indeed, it’s the question on many a budding […]
This is how to write your non-fiction book in 10 steps The Book Shelf | February 10, 2023 We’ve all heard the saying “Everyone has one good book in them” or some variation. In fact, the original quote […]
Do you want to write? 4 proven writing styles for novice and veteran writers The Book Shelf | February 6, 2023 Why does it matter? Can’t I write however I want? There are four general stylistic categories that writing falls into. […]
7 Historical nonfiction books we couldn’t put down The Book Shelf | February 1, 2023 It’s time to get familiar with history books and war memoirs. Take a look at our carefully crafted list of […]
Do you want to write online? Start with Quora The Book Shelf | January 30, 2023 If you want to start writing online, start first with Quora! Ameesha Green is a titan on Quora. She’s been on […]
3 Reasons why your article is not doing well The Book Shelf | January 16, 2023 As an editor, I can tell you why your articles don’t get a lot of views Here at The Book Shelf, […]
5 Life-changing books you can finish in a week The Book Shelf | January 13, 2023 “When I look back, I am so impressed again with the life-giving power of literature,” said Maya Angelou. “If I were […]
8 Female empowerment books you need to read The Book Shelf | January 9, 2023 There is some great fiction and nonfiction out there that discusses the experience of being a woman, rethinks our societies […]
3 Key tips for neurodivergent writers: ADHD/ Autism The Book Shelf | January 3, 2023 A couple of weeks ago, we discussed (and subsequently smashed) the ‘Myth of the ‘Natural’ Writer’ and discussed the absolute best thing […]