December 2022 made twenty years that I have worked in the book publishing industry. I’ve seen authors self-publish crime novels, poetry, memoirs, women’s fiction, and self-help books while others have garnered deals for their business books, children’s books, and essay collections. It’s a lovely thing to see a writer’s dream of becoming a published author …
October 27 is National Mentoring Day, a day that raises consciousness about the significant benefits of mentorship and encourages more people to get involved in the process. In his new memoir Improbable MD: From the Bayou to the Boardroom, Dr. Derek J. Robinson, a board-certified physician in Emergency Medicine, attributes his career success and ability to overcome …
Music artists, as perceived by the music industry, are akin to a condiment—to be easily replicated, sold in high volume, and enjoyed by the masses. The message is blunt, honest, and necessary. Implicit in it is the reality of an ever-changing music landscape that requires the artists to adapt, and with integrity, lest they become …
Well, here we are in February 2021, one year since Covid-19 was introduced to our lives. By now you are probably an expert at setting up Zoom calls, Google Meets and StreamYard as the platforms you use to ‘go live’ simultaneously and connect with your audiences across multiple social platforms. The newest social app, Clubhouse …
In 2018, I was contracted by a first time, self-published author of African fantasy. Honestly speaking, I shared with the author that I had no experience in this genre and, to be really honest, I didn’t even have the desire to read it. Fantasy for me, is best executed on screen (my opinion). To my …
Every year I engage prospective authors and self-published authors who want to know what it takes to land a book deal in mainstream publishing. They are seeking a deal that comes with the cache of being paid an impressive advance, having an in-house publicist obtain media attention, having a marketing and sales team push their …
We made it! 2020 is behind us. As we move ahead, our goals for this year are top of mind. As an author, I’m sure one of your goals may be to release your current work in process. I’m also sure you want your book project to be a success. Maybe you are unsure what …
