#PublishingProcess

[ancientroyalblood]

Editing and Revising: Refining Your Manuscript for Publication

Writing a manuscript is just the beginning of the journey towards a polished, publishable piece. The process of editing and revising is where your work truly comes to life. Let’s explore essential steps and strategies to refine your manuscript and prepare it for publication. 1. Take a Break Before Editing After completing your draft, take some time away from it. This distance will provide fresh…

[alfred123]

Get Paid To Write Your Book Masterclass!

The "Get Paid To Write Your Book Masterclass!" is an exciting event designed to help authors explore the potential of earning income through their writing. This masterclass is likely to cover strategies for monetizing your book, including insights into self-publishing, traditional publishing, marketing techniques, and more. Whether you're an aspiring author or someone with a manuscript in progress, this masterclass could offer valuable guidance on how to not only fulfill your creative aspirations but also generate revenue from your literary efforts. Don't miss the chance to learn from experts and discover the pathways to getting paid for your writing.

[seascapesandsalt]

Editing in bed this morning. I'm publishing the first book of the Sea Settlers Series in July but I'm still feeling fiddly about everything, including the title. The working title has been Lubbers, but it's feeling a little too 'thar she blows sea shanty' and not enough 'contemporary mermaids reacting to climate change,' ya know? Currently leaning towards SEASHOCK. #amediting #amwriting #mermaids #ecofiction #mermaidnovel #speculativefiction #fantasy #mermaidnovel #publishingprocess

[carriejonesbooks]

What Are These Terrifying Beasts Called Pass Proofs?

What Are These Terrifying Beasts Called Pass Proofs?

So, when you publish traditionally you get this thing called First Pass Proofs.

What are these diabolical little things? Well, to understand that we have to take a tiny jaunt into the copyediting and proofreading world. Grab some snacks!

A Pass

This is when you go through your story and look for all the typos and mistakes and consistency errors. and redundancies.

The Proof

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[hi--im-alex]

Authorship

“Ignoring such stern counsel, countless designers have kept at it anyway, embracing the tasks of writing, editing, and publishing alongside layout and typography” (59 Lupton).

This week’s readings were an important reminder of why I’m aspiring to expand my design skills. For the past several years I have watched others (mainly people younger than me) manipulate text on screens for both print and digital forms. This process is completely attractive, as design undoubtedly affects people’s engagement with content, and this is powerful! I’ve wanted to learn how to “engage the frame” more in written contexts, hence my desire to take this class and practice software skills. 

“It’s easier to play publisher if you know something about graphic design” (60 Lupton).

There’s a lot to be said for the joy of doing and trying out a variety of skills for different types of expression, even ones that a person wasn’t formally trained in. Professional titles such as writer or designer have been limitative in the past (and likely still are for many of us), as they restrict people from thinking they could take on a certain part of the process. But why is this, and what’s wrong with people pushing against this notion and trying on a different role - something beyond what they’ve always done before? Doesn’t this seem beneficial for the individual as well as for enlivening the work? Is there a term that encompasses a person who wants to at least try everything?

“To own the means of production is the only way to gain back pleasure in the work, and this, in return, is considered as a prerequisite for the production of (applied) art and beauty.” - from the Rollo Press website

I’m after the joy and the fulfillment that comes from an engagement of physical design skills. Coupling this with my writing and editing aptitudes, I hope to enter a new freedom of expression in presenting my ideas and those of others and spreading them in the world. If one can do “everything” in the publication process, at least to a small extent with rough experience, s/he can step into new realms of communication and sharing. 

“In the end comes the end product, but looking back we often find that doing the thing was the best part” (74 Lupton). 

[writers-republic]

The publishing process in GIF form. 😂

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[outskirtspress]

Introducing Dan Bisher, author of Faded Memories

“Lisa did a fine job of assisting me with the process. The entire publishingprocess began in February and ended with my book being published in August. It might have taken a little less time, but then again, the time involved was necessary to produce a decent final product that took 25 years to complete. So, Lisa’s patience and knowledge proved to be invaluable in leading me through all the hoops…

[alfred123]

Traditional Publishing | Traditional Publishing Process

"Traditional Publishing | Traditional Publishing Process" involves the conventional method of bringing a book to the market through established publishing houses. This process encompasses several key stages: submitting a manuscript to publishers, acceptance by a publishing company, editorial refinement, design and formatting, printing, distribution, and marketing. Traditional publishing offers authors the advantages of professional expertise, broader reach, and potential marketing support. However, it often involves a competitive selection process. Authors may receive advances and royalties based on sales. Familiarizing yourself with the traditional publishing process is crucial if you're considering partnering with reputable publishing houses to share your work with a wider audience.