If you’re chasing the dream of getting traditionally published, chances are you’re not looking for shortcuts. You want the validation, the distribution, the prestige—the full experience of seeing your book in bookstores, reviewed in major publications, and maybe even optioned for film. You want to hold something that tells the world, “A team of professionals […]

If you’re debating between traditional publishing and self-publishing, there’s a good chance you care about the money. Not the dream of being discovered, not the imaginary book tour, but cold, hard revenue. That’s smart. Because writing a book takes time, effort, and emotional energy, and if you’re going to pour yourself into it, you deserve

Landing a traditional book deal is exciting, the kind of moment you imagine when you’re typing away at your manuscript, dreaming of seeing your name on a spine in a bookstore. But that excitement? It can disappear fast the moment a publishing contract hits your inbox and you realize you have no clue what half

Selling your manuscript starts long before your book lands in a bookstore. It starts with a single page: your query letter. In fact, many agents decide whether to read your manuscript based solely on your query. If your pitch doesn’t land, your book never gets a chance. I know that sounds harsh, but it’s the

If you’re dreaming of seeing your book on shelves at Barnes & Noble or your name printed by one of the Big Five publishers, you’re probably wondering: How long does traditional publishing take? The truth? It takes time. More time than most new authors expect. You could pour your heart into a manuscript, polish it

If you’re serious about publishing your book the traditional way, understanding the traditional publishing process step by step is absolutely essential. A lot of writers dive into querying without realizing how much groundwork they need to lay first. Traditional publishing is not a guessing game or a lucky break. It’s a series of deliberate moves

Getting a traditional publishing deal is one of the biggest milestones for any debut author. It’s that moment when years of writing, revising, and doubting yourself finally lead to something tangible—a real book, backed by a real team. But landing a contract isn’t just about writing a good book. It’s also about finding the right

Finishing a book is a massive achievement. It’s the part no one else sees—the late nights, the self-doubt, the rewrites that nearly broke you. You pushed through all of it, and now you’re holding something that didn’t exist before: a full manuscript, shaped by your imagination and your grit. But writing the book was only

One of the questions I get asked a lot is, “Should I create my own book imprint?” The short answer is yes, especially if you’re in this for the long game. Creating a book imprint for self-publishing isn’t just about making your work look more professional. It also helps you establish a publishing identity that

If you’re self-publishing a book in 2025, your genre can make or break your success. You could write a masterpiece, but if it’s in a genre no one’s searching for—or worse, one that’s oversaturated without a solid niche—you’ll struggle to get readers, reviews, or royalties. That’s why choosing the right book genre requires both creativity