Publishing Archives - The Bookish Elf https://www.bookishelf.com/category/publishing/ Everything about Books and Reading Thu, 18 Jul 2024 12:01:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 https://www.bookishelf.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/logo-7549440.jpg Publishing Archives - The Bookish Elf https://www.bookishelf.com/category/publishing/ 32 32 144235496 Kindle Vella: The Ultimate Guide to Amazon’s Serial Fiction Platform https://www.bookishelf.com/kindle-vella-publishing-the-ultimate-guide-to-amazons-serial-fiction-platform/ https://www.bookishelf.com/kindle-vella-publishing-the-ultimate-guide-to-amazons-serial-fiction-platform/?noamp=mobile#respond Thu, 18 Jul 2024 10:47:00 +0000 https://www.bookishelf.com/?p=13918 Discover the ultimate guide to Kindle Vella, Amazon's new platform for serialized fiction. Learn how to publish, promote, and profit from episodic storytelling. Perfect for authors and readers alike.

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]]> https://www.bookishelf.com/kindle-vella-publishing-the-ultimate-guide-to-amazons-serial-fiction-platform/feed/ 0 13918 Serial Fiction on Subscription Platforms: A New Age of Storytelling https://www.bookishelf.com/serial-fiction-on-subscription-platforms-a-new-age-of-storytelling/ https://www.bookishelf.com/serial-fiction-on-subscription-platforms-a-new-age-of-storytelling/?noamp=mobile#respond Wed, 17 Jul 2024 14:23:51 +0000 https://www.bookishelf.com/?p=13912 Discover how subscription platforms like Substack, Patreon, and Wattpad are reviving the art of episodic storytelling and serial fiction.

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]]> https://www.bookishelf.com/serial-fiction-on-subscription-platforms-a-new-age-of-storytelling/feed/ 0 13912 How to Adapt Your Novel for Audiobook-Primary Release https://www.bookishelf.com/audiobook-first-publishing-how-to-adapt-your-novel-for-audiobook/ https://www.bookishelf.com/audiobook-first-publishing-how-to-adapt-your-novel-for-audiobook/?noamp=mobile#respond Tue, 16 Jul 2024 12:31:49 +0000 https://www.bookishelf.com/?p=13883 Let me tell you, folks, the world of publishing is changing faster than you can say “Alexa, play my favorite audiobook.” As someone who’s been in the trenches of both traditional publishing and the wild west of self-publishing, I’ve seen publishing trends come and go. But this audiobook-first publishing thing? It’s not just a flash […]

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]]> https://www.bookishelf.com/audiobook-first-publishing-how-to-adapt-your-novel-for-audiobook/feed/ 0 13883 Self-Publish or Go Traditional? The Hybrid Option You Might Be Missing https://www.bookishelf.com/navigate-hybrid-publishing-model/ https://www.bookishelf.com/navigate-hybrid-publishing-model/?noamp=mobile#respond Sun, 14 Jul 2024 13:04:19 +0000 https://www.bookishelf.com/?p=13870 Alright, I hear you loud and clear! As a part-time creative writer and publisher who’s also knee-deep in book marketing and promotion, I’ve got some thoughts on this whole hybrid publishing thing. Let me tell you, it’s been quite the rollercoaster ride in the publishing world lately. So, grab a coffee (or something stronger, I […]

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]]> https://www.bookishelf.com/navigate-hybrid-publishing-model/feed/ 0 13870 The Top 10 Publishing Trends for 2024 https://www.bookishelf.com/the-top-10-publishing-trends-for-2024/ https://www.bookishelf.com/the-top-10-publishing-trends-for-2024/?noamp=mobile#respond Sun, 07 Jul 2024 11:15:39 +0000 https://www.bookishelf.com/?p=13817 Explore the top 10 publishing trends for 2024, from AI innovations and sustainable book production to the rise of diverse voices and the booming audiobook market. Discover how these trends are reshaping the publishing industry and what they mean for authors, publishers, and readers alike.

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]]> https://www.bookishelf.com/the-top-10-publishing-trends-for-2024/feed/ 0 13817 Blockchain and smart contracts in publishing: Revolutionizing royalties https://www.bookishelf.com/blockchain-and-smart-contracts-in-publishing/ https://www.bookishelf.com/blockchain-and-smart-contracts-in-publishing/?noamp=mobile#respond Sat, 06 Jul 2024 06:18:54 +0000 https://www.bookishelf.com/?p=13812 Picture this: It’s 3 AM, and I’m hunched over my laptop, bleary-eyed, desperately trying to decipher my latest royalty statement. Sound familiar, fellow scribblers? Well, what if I told you that this particular form of authorial torture might soon be a thing of the past? Enter the world of blockchain and smart contracts in publishing—a […]

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]]> https://www.bookishelf.com/blockchain-and-smart-contracts-in-publishing/feed/ 0 13812 How to write a book proposal https://www.bookishelf.com/how-to-write-a-book-proposal/ https://www.bookishelf.com/how-to-write-a-book-proposal/?noamp=mobile#respond Mon, 05 Feb 2024 10:36:38 +0000 https://www.bookishelf.com/?p=11818 Learn how to write a compelling book proposal with this comprehensive guide. Understand the key elements, from crafting a captivating cover letter to creating an engaging author bio and marketing plan.

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]]> https://www.bookishelf.com/how-to-write-a-book-proposal/feed/ 0 11818 How to Publish a Book in 2024: A Beginners’ Guide https://www.bookishelf.com/how-to-publish-a-book/ https://www.bookishelf.com/how-to-publish-a-book/?noamp=mobile#respond Sat, 03 Feb 2024 04:55:49 +0000 https://www.bookishelf.com/?p=11784 Learn how to publish a book in 2024 with this comprehensive guide. From planning your manuscript to choosing between self-publishing and traditional publishing, and mastering book marketing strategies, this guide covers it all.

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]]> https://www.bookishelf.com/how-to-publish-a-book/feed/ 0 11784 Your Definitive Guide to ISBN. What Is an ISBN and How to Get an ISBN https://www.bookishelf.com/your-definitive-guide-to-isbn-what-is-an-isbn-and-how-to-get-an-isbn/ https://www.bookishelf.com/your-definitive-guide-to-isbn-what-is-an-isbn-and-how-to-get-an-isbn/?noamp=mobile#respond Fri, 02 Feb 2024 09:56:22 +0000 https://www.bookishelf.com/?p=11777 Explore the comprehensive guide to ISBNs in 2024, covering what an International Standard Book Number is, how it functions, and the process of obtaining one. Learn about the ISBN format, its significance in the publishing industry, and the options for getting an ISBN, whether through a publisher or by purchasing your own.

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]]> https://www.bookishelf.com/your-definitive-guide-to-isbn-what-is-an-isbn-and-how-to-get-an-isbn/feed/ 0 11777 The Best Traditional Book Publishing Companies in 2024 https://www.bookishelf.com/the-best-traditional-book-publishers/ https://www.bookishelf.com/the-best-traditional-book-publishers/?noamp=mobile#respond Fri, 02 Feb 2024 06:49:23 +0000 https://www.bookishelf.com/?p=11770 The book publishing world has experienced immense changes in recent decades with the rise of ebooks, online retail, self-publishing, and shifting reader preferences. However, traditional book publishers remain a crucial avenue for authors to have their works edited, marketed, and distributed to wide audiences through both online and print channels. This article explores the top […]

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