Notes from Your Publishing BFF

July is conference season
A new connection on LinkedIn asked me what's keeping me busy. It’s an easy answer.
July is conference season

Ace your publicity interview
When you’re being interviewed about your book, you want to show up as the terrific person and wonderful writer you are. Preparing for the interview with these ten tips will help you feel comfortable and ready to dazzle!

DIY your book tour
Putting the responsibility of your book tour into a professional’s hands can be reassuring, but much of this work is stuff you can do yourself. You'll save money, and you might very well have a better result.

“I’m (not) a publishing failure”
Publishing success and failure doesn’t depend on how your first book sells. In fact, you’re a success story after you complete the first draft. Read on for thoughts on where to go from here.


Questions to ask before you become an editor
So you want to be an editor. Good for you! Editing is a time-honored craft and a worthy profession.
But why do you think editing is for you?

English majors aren’t qualified copyeditors
An English degree by itself is not a qualification for working as a copy editor or proofreader.

So you’ve hired a copyeditor
Working with a copyeditor begins before you send them the manuscript. Your Publishing BFF breaks down the information you and your editor need to exchange and how you’ll each benefit.

Writing for your readers
If alpha, beta, and ARC reading is all Greek to you, keep reading as Your Publishing BFF breaks them down for you. Use these three services to ensure your books aren’t boring.

Hit a home run with social media
Hit a home run with social media by using these strategies to engage with your audience.