The Four Stages of Non-Fiction Editing
Editing is more involved than you think. Learn about the four stages of non-fiction editing and why they matter for getting published.
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Four Surprise Self-Publishing Book Costs
When it comes to publishing non-fiction, it’s what you don’t know that can break your budget. Here are self-publishing book costs to note.
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Why No One Publishes Their Book For Free By Jenn T. Grace
Our mission at Publish Your Purpose is to elevate the voices often excluded from traditional publishing. We intentionally seek out authors and storytellers with diverse backgrounds, life experiences, and unique perspectives to publish books that will make an impact in the world. Introduction Just like with other industries, and like …
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Why a Traditional Publishing Deal Isn’t the Best for Most Authors
Oftentimes it may seem like a very logical choice to follow the traditional or beaten path in publishing; there is a reason that it has become so established in our world and there is a reason it still is around to this day. Many authors use this same reasoning when …
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How Publishers Censor Your Words
Once you’ve finished your manuscript and you’ve submitted it to your publisher they will begin working on the editing process. Depending on what type of publisher you are working with, they may give you back a completely different manuscript that doesn’t resemble what you submitted in the first place. Each …
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The Difference Between a Hybrid Publisher and a Vanity Publisher
A vanity publisher, also known as a subsidiary publisher, is a publisher that requires the author to front the cost of publishing but the publisher doesn’t make any money from the publication of your book. Vanity publishers can vary widely in terms of the quality of publication that you are …
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4 Benefits of Using a Small Press/Independent Publisher
Deciding which publishing route that you want to take is a hard decision with each option having their own pros and cons. While traditional, big-name publishers provide an opportunity to reach a large audience, getting your foot in the door is hard. Even if you are able to get signed …
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Why Your Writing Needs to be at the Intersection of These Four Things
Whether you are writing a book, a blog post, or an article, four things need to be at the center of your writing: purpose, mission, passion, and impact. Having these four components at the forefront of your mind while you write will ensure you are putting out your best work. …
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The 3 People You Need on Your Team When Writing (and Publishing) Your Book
Writing a book can be a stressful experience. It’s a long process that can take months to years to finish your manuscript alone. Writing about your personal experiences and being vulnerable to an audience can bring about unexpected feelings. This is why you need three important people in your life …
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How Long Does it Take to Publish a Book?
Whether you are publishing with a hybrid publisher or self-publishing, bringing your book into your reader’s hands takes time. How long this process takes depends on a number of things—from how long it takes for you to write your manuscript—to the editing of your book. In our experience at PYP, …
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