How to meet your publisher’s word limit by identifying and cutting extraneous material, unclear phrasing, and citation mishaps.
Resources for first-book authors
Get holistic support to go from draft to published
Finding the Right Publisher for Your First Book
Research scholarly presses, identify good fits for your first book, and craft targeted pitches based on what publishers are currently seeking.
Crafting a Winning First Book Proposal
Create a winning first book proposal by approaching it as a pitch process aligning your book with publisher goals.
Working Productively with an Editorial Team
Build successful relationships with developmental editors, copyeditors, production editors, and indexers to navigate feedback and manage timelines in the collaborative publishing process.
Navigating Peer Review on Your First Book
Decode reviewer comments, respond strategically to critiques, and revise effectively to ensure the best possible book that both you and your publisher can be proud of.
Publishing in a Series for Your First Book
Understand book series requirements, pitch effectively to series editors, leverage series affiliation for greater visibility and sales, and position your first book within established scholarly conversations.
Marketing Your First Book
Create compelling book descriptions, build your author platform, leverage online and offline marketing tactics, and build lasting networks to ensure your first book makes a big impact.