After all the hard work of writing and publishing your precious book, you may be asking yourself, do I really need a copyright page? Will it be the end of the world if I don’t include one? Truthfully, you don’t NEED one. These days it is a formality. From the moment your fingers hit the keys, or your pen hits the page, you own the copyright to your work. Whether you include a formal note of copyright, you own the right to your art. That being said, here are some reasons you may want to create a copyright for your book. We will discuss them in this article.
Read MoreThe dream of many writers is to be published by one of the Big 5 publishers, such as Penguin Random House and Harper Collins. But the world of publishing is much richer and vaster than the big, billion-dollar publishing houses. Many small presses operate outside the elite bubble, pulling far less than ten figures a year. However, through curating a unique brand identity, they foster a loyal audience among authors and readers alike. Indie darlings, with their sophisticated and imaginative books, are suited for the coveted coffee table displays, unlike the top 20 books you can find in airport bookstands.
Read MoreAs you release a poem into the fruitful world of poetry, you never know who might read it, how it might resonate with others, and what critiques might be made. It is an incredibly vulnerable position to be in as a poet. But there is a secret to using this vulnerability to claim your voice, which will lead to deeper fulfilment from writing and from life itself.
Read MoreTo publish a polished piece of literature, one must consider the front matter and the back matter. That is: the first and last sections of a book, that which cohesively connects the sections together into a polished final product, rather than a random assortment of pages.
Read MoreWhen you release a book into the great, vast sea of literature, you have high hopes. You dream of lush reviews full of praise, glossy interviews that show how profound an author you are, release parties where you pop the champagne… It all sounds grand. However, these lofty expectations might leave you gravely disappointed.
Read MoreHybrid publishers are a mysterious enigma, due to the name, and the vague allusions to “vanity presses”. This connection is understandable, as of course, both require the author to take financial risk in order to publish their book.
Read MoreHow do I begin? To put the brush to canvas, to mould the clay, to put the pen to ink, and to create.
The question you truly are asking is: How do I begin to trust myself?
As a writer, blockages are going to happen. You may be wondering how to get to a place of clarity.
Simply put, to get clear water, you must turn on the tap. Now, this may sound simplistic, but in practice, the only way to master your art, or even to make art at all, is to let go of the need to produce something good. Make bad art. Make the most atrocious art you can possibly fathom.
Though there are many publishing houses in the world, giving voices to marginalized artists and exploring the facets of feminism, discrimination, and inequality, there are continually barriers for poets who wish to make their mark.
Read MoreWe often relate sadness to talent, the suffering and starving artists are those with the ability to create rather than consume. In art and literature, that which is small and diminutive is thought of as beautiful, and the death of a beautiful woman is thought to be poetic. Ophelia of Shakespeare and Joan of Arc, these women are thought to be virtuous and beautiful because they suffered.
Read MoreThe written word has the power to connect, through empathy, emotion, and experience. When things go well, the writer forges a bond between themselves and the reader, through their expression of passion upon the page. However, where and how does the magic begin? What forces summon a poetic expression in a unique and engaging way? How does one connect with their audience and grow as a successful writer?
Read MoreBefore you can publish any book, you must make sure the text in that book is presented in a professional and eloquent way. No one bakes their favourite meal in a messy kitchen (unless that’s your thing). We want your manuscript to come out so polished, you could it from its floor. Or so to speak. If your kitchen is a mess, it doesn’t matter that the most delicious food is piled up in the cupboards, health and safety wouldn’t let you anywhere near it.
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