
Sales Expectations
Often, people who are putting out their own books or starting a publishing company aren't sure what to expect when it comes to sales numbers. If you think you're going to sell tens of thousands of copies of your book, great! However, that is not the norm. In fact,...

How Katie Maskey and Her Special Cat Made a Big Splash
Katie Maskey published her first book, “Ferdinand with the Extra Toes,” at the end of last year and (thanks to a great story, hard work, and Katie’s infectious enthusiasm), was an instant hit.

Some Recent Website Projects
I’ve been busy making websites. Here are a few of them.

Inside Illustration with John Dermot Woods and Jarod Roselló
Comics artists (and authors) John Dermot Woods and Jarod Roselló talk about illustration and knowing which pens to use.

Hashing Out and Digging Deep: An Interview with Michael Henry Harris
Pinecone Turkey is an Atlanta-based media company. Run by Michael Henry Harris, PT features a newsletter with “your minimum monthly dose of art,” two podcasts, and most recently an annual anthology of short fiction.

How (and Why) to Build an Author Website
What You Should Know So here’s where you start your website project: with a pen and piece of paper. Daydream some answers to questions like these: What do I want to know about other writers? Why will people visit my website? What should people learn about me? How will...

Author Spotlight on Kim Y. Wittel
Big congratulations to author Kim Y. Wittel on the publication of her book, Born Crooked, and a great feature article that recently appeared in Lancaster Online. The piece begins with an anecdote about how she came to write the book, and what it's about: Kim Y. Wittel...

Working With a Developmental Editor 101
Why should I work with a developmental editor? A developmental editor's goal is to help you best say what you want to say. When you, the writer, have looked for so long and worked so hard on a piece of writing, it's important to have someone else offer perspective on...

Publishing Internship
We have an internship opportunity! Are you a student or recent graduate looking to explore the world of publishing? Do you love books and how they work? Are you into helping people? This Atlanta-based opportunity might be perfect for you. Details: Office Location:...