What is NetGalley?
NetGalley is an ARC (Advanced Reader Copy) distribution site used by major and independent publishers alike to make advanced copies available to vetted and dedicated reviewers.
Read moreNetGalley is an ARC (Advanced Reader Copy) distribution site used by major and independent publishers alike to make advanced copies available to vetted and dedicated reviewers.
Read moreIf I were to sum up marketing, I'd quote one of my clients who described it as a marathon, not a sprint. It's definitely a long-term strategy. Knowing that, my best and what I think most essential advice is set the goal of getting at least thirty reviews right out of the gate (as opposed to selling lots of books), even before your official launch, if you can.
Read moreMany authors have this question. Another way of framing the question, and I think what lies at the heart of it, is: What kind of editing will give me the biggest return on my investment?
Read moreDoes my novel need developmental editing?
Here’s a question I get from a lot of new writers. “Need” is a word that implies your book will not sell a single copy unless it has been written to the highest literary standards (which, of course, is subjective to some degree). The simple fact is, this isn’t true. The actual question an author should ask themselves and their editor is: How much will my book be improved by developmental editing (also known as content editing)?
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