In this 2-part series, we asked libraries across the United States to answer some of your burning questions. In Part 1, we asked them: Do you have a book-buying budget? If so, does it fluctuate from year to year? Is it based on department/type of book? How do you find and choose which books to buy? […]
In this 2-part series, we asked libraries across the United States to answer some of your burning questions. In Part 2, we asked them: How can authors collaborate with you to spread the word about their book to potential readers? Are you open to circulating self and small-published books by local authors? If you can’t buy the book, do you accept donations? […]
In this six-part series, we asked bookstores across the United States to answer some of your burning questions. Here, Part 1 gives you an inside glimpse to how authors can get their books on the shelves of 49 bookstores across the country. […]
In this six-part series, we asked bookstores across the United States to answer some of your burning questions. Here, Part 2 gives you an inside glimpse into whether or not bookstores accept books from self-published authors, and what goes through their minds when they consider putting such books on the shelves of 48 bookstores across the country. […]
In this six-part series, we asked bookstores across the United States to answer some of your burning questions. Here, Part 3 gives you an inside glimpse into the book vetting process of 49 bookstores across the country. […]
In this six-part series, we asked bookstores across the United States to answer some of your burning questions. Here, Part 4 gives you an inside glimpse into how local authors can develop a relationship with 55 bookstores across the country. […]
In this six-part series, we asked bookstores across the United States to answer some of your burning questions. Here, Part 5 gives you an inside glimpse into whether or not 53 bookstores across the country host author/book signing events/readings. […]
In this six-part series, we asked bookstores across the United States to answer some of your burning questions. Here, Part 6 gives you an inside glimpse into the recommendations of 52 bookstores across the country on how authors/publishers can better position their books in the market. […]
In her most recent interview with The Nasiona, award-winning poet Doyali Islam shares what it means to be a cis-woman with vaginismus, how to overcome the struggles of being a poet, and the importance of celebrating her body. […]
In part three of this three-part series, we asked poetry presses about where poetry is headed. This article will give you insights into changes they’d like to see and ways this industry can be improved. […]
In part two of this three-part series, we asked poetry presses about the challenges that come with being a small press publisher. This article will give you insights into the barriers they face and how their struggles impact who, what, and how much they publish. […]
In part one of this three-part series, we asked independent presses about what it takes to craft and publish a poetry collection. Curious about the perfect length for a poem? How many poems should be in your collection? The barriers to getting your collection out into the world? Where the publication of poetry is headed? Then read on. […]
In part three of this three-part series, we asked literary agents questions that are all about developing relationships in publishing. This article will provide you with insights about being a good client and utilizing social media to interact with your intended audience. […]
In part two of this three-part series, we asked literary agents questions that are all about you: the writer. This article will give you insights into your manuscript, from what draws an agent in to how to perfect your query letter, and much more. […]
You’ve spent months, maybe years, working tirelessly to tell your story and you’ve done it. You’ve written a book. What follows may be even harder: getting it published. It’s the word on every writer’s mind, and it can be scary, especially if you’re choosing to go the traditional route. In this three-part series, we hope to answer some of your burning questions, like What makes a literary agent tick? How do I craft a query letter? What are the best ways to utilize social media? To answer these questions, we went straight to source: literary agents. This article will give you a glimpse into the inner workings of the publishing world as experienced by literary agents. […]
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