The Editor’s Blog

4 Ways to be more sustainable as an author

By Anna Kiousi The publishing industry comes with a big cost to the planet, with production processes emitting more than […]

A step-by-step guide on how to plan a successful book launch

by Anna Kiousi Does planning a launch for your book seem daunting or stressful? Launching your book is one of […]

How to leverage social media to market your nonfiction book

by Anna Kiousi If you’re an aspiring nonfiction author and you’re already active on social media, this can be a […]

How to get a traditional publishing deal for your nonfiction book

by Ameesha Green and Anna Kiousi If you’ve done some research on how getting a book deal typically works, you […]

Self-publish a great nonfiction book: What to do after writing

by Anna Kiousi A common myth in publishing is that the hard work is over once you’re done writing your […]

Vanity Publishing vs Hybrid Publishing: Are they really the same?

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by Ameesha Green When it comes to book publishing, there are many potential paths. In a recent blog, we explained […]

How to write a book as an entrepreneur (even with no writing experience)

by Anna Kiousi In your life as a business owner, you might have been told 100 times that “you should […]

What are self-help books and why are they so popular?

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by Anna Kiousi Self-help books help millions of people around the world. The increasingly popular genre has sky-high sales in […]

How does a self-publishing company respond to the industry’s strain on the environment?

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

Considering the passion of a loved one when shopping for a gift is an amazing way to show you care. […]

5 Ways audiobooks make the world of reading more accessible

Audiobooks are one of the top publishing trends for 2023, and their demand and popularity continue to soar. Whether you’re […]

How to get gender-inclusive language right in your book

by Anna Kiousi The topic of gender inclusivity can be intimidating for authors as being respectful to everyone is important […]

How to choose an editor or proofreader for your book

So, you’ve written a book, blog post, article, or essay, and now you need an editor or perhaps a proofreader. […]

The 5 grammar mistakes you don’t want to make

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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

As a book editor, authors often ask me how to self-publish a book and what the self-publishing process entails. In […]

Editor secrets: how long will it take to edit and publish a book

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

“Books make great gifts because they have whole worlds inside of them.” (Neil Gaiman) We all know Valentine’s Day — […]

7 Historical nonfiction books we couldn’t put down

It’s time to get familiar with history books and war memoirs. Take a look at our carefully crafted list of […]