Tag Archives: publishers

Trad vs Indie Revisited

Posted on January 10, 2020 by Linda W. Yezak

In December of 2018, I wrote “Trad vs Indie—again” and spoke of the temptation for me to try the traditional publication route. Then, I ended the post with “2019 should be an interesting year.” That last sentence was prophetic, but … Continue reading →

Posted in The Business | Tagged agents, Book Sales, bookstores, indie publishing, publishers, publishing, traditional publishing | 4 Comments

What I’m Learning about Publishing Options

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Linda W. Yezak

You’ve put all that work into what you think is a stellar manuscript. Maybe you’re smart and you’ve had it critiqued by an experienced writer, and now you’re ready to rumble. It wasn’t that long ago I would’ve told you to … Continue reading →

Posted in Promotion/Publicity/Marketing, The Business | Tagged hybrid publishing, publishers, publishing, self-publishing, traditional publishing, vanity publishing | 4 Comments

Little Oops–Big Oops

Posted on July 12, 2013 by Linda W. Yezak

One of my clients sent me an email chock-full of apologies for making me suffer through all those typos! “I’m so embarrassed!” “Ha! That’s nothin’!” says I. Seriously–do you know what I did last month? No, of course not. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Writing | Tagged agents, authors, editors, freelance editors, manuscripts, Novelist, novels, publishers, publishing | 8 Comments

Beyond Chapter Five

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Linda W. Yezak

Lately, every novel I’ve read falls apart after chapter five, as if no one in the publishing process cares whether the book is good beyond the hook. Just in case anyone is wondering, I will put a book down after … Continue reading →

Posted in Authors, Writing | Tagged authors, books, editing, editors, freelance editors, novelists, novels, publishers, publishing, writers organizations | 18 Comments

To Pub, or Not to Pub

Posted on September 18, 2009 by Linda W. Yezak

Very few things are more exciting than typing “The End” on the last page of your first book. It has been the project of your heart for one, three, five years. Your baby, born after a long and painful labor. Now: … Continue reading →