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Boni Wagner-Stafford

Ten Common Publishing Terms Aspiring Authors Need to Know

If you’re new to the world of publishing, you’ve probably already heard some publishing terms being used that you’re not sure of what they mean. Don’t worry, though: You’ll get the hang of these terms very quickly and one of these days you’ll sound like a pro yourself! To get you started, let’s demystify some of the most common publishing terms you’ll hear when you start the process of getting

Boni Wagner-Stafford

Is It A Scam? “Legitimate” Ways to Publish Your Book

Is it a scam? There seems to be some confusion on legitimate ways to publish a book. (Heavy emphasis on the word "legitimate.")Depending who you listen to or read as you scroll by on your social media platform of choice, you'll find a LOT of ….…hyperbole……opinions...and, well, crap.So much fear! Fear of being scammed, taken advantage of, ripped off. OMG, is it a scam?So much judgement! So much misinformation.I try

Boni Wagner-Stafford

An Author’s Path to Publishing — with Jane Friedman

For new authors, and even for not-so-new ones, navigating the path to publishing can be quite a daunting task. Jane Friedman knows all about it. As a publishing commentator, expert, and editor of the industry newsletter, The Hot Sheet, Friedman often fields questions from authors about the processes involved in getting their book published. What follows are the most frequently-asked questions from authors hoping to attract a publisher — and

Boni Wagner-Stafford

The Mystery of Book Retailer Returns: What Authors Need to Know

The practice of book retailer returns in the publishing industry is often baffling to authors. No author likes to think that a reader has bought their book, curled up with it and started to read, and disliked the book so much that they return the book in disgust. And demand a refund. It’s okay. You can relax. That is NOT the kind of return we’re talking about. Let me explain.

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AI and Copyright Plus Publishing News with Jane Friedman

If you like to keep up with publishing news, you’ll know there’s been plenty of upheaval in recent years. Corporate mergers, well-established hybrid publishers suddenly closing, the impact of AI on copyright, and more. You’re likely not the only one wondering: “What is going on in publishing? And what does the future hold?” One person who has a better idea about what’s going on than most is the editor of

Boni Wagner-Stafford

Boni and John’s Takeaways From The 2023 IBPA Conference

We just returned from San Diego, CA where we attended the IBPA Conference 2023, known as Publishing University or PubU, an annual event of Independent Book Publishing Association, a member organization of indie publishers, authors and other publishing industry professionals. We had an amazing time and want to share everything we learned with you. Be sure to catch our podcast episode which goes into more detail on our takeaways. (And