If your book isn’t picked up by a publisher, print one copy, leave it on a bus, and let fate handle distribution. #PublishingLife
August 31, 2025 at 4:55 PM
If your book isn’t picked up by a publisher, print one copy, leave it on a bus, and let fate handle distribution. #PublishingLife
Used to think agents were harsh for rejecting queries over a name mistake 😬
Then came “Dear Harris” 📩
Now I’m Team Instadelete 💀
#AmQuerying #WritingLife #AuthorHumor #QueryTips #BookTok #IndieAuthor #PublishingLife
Then came “Dear Harris” 📩
Now I’m Team Instadelete 💀
#AmQuerying #WritingLife #AuthorHumor #QueryTips #BookTok #IndieAuthor #PublishingLife
June 15, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Used to think agents were harsh for rejecting queries over a name mistake 😬
Then came “Dear Harris” 📩
Now I’m Team Instadelete 💀
#AmQuerying #WritingLife #AuthorHumor #QueryTips #BookTok #IndieAuthor #PublishingLife
Then came “Dear Harris” 📩
Now I’m Team Instadelete 💀
#AmQuerying #WritingLife #AuthorHumor #QueryTips #BookTok #IndieAuthor #PublishingLife
I love working with our authors on the style aspects of their book. Which font will work best? How should the page look and feel? Giving authors creative input makes the project so much better and creates a much better book!
#indiepublishing #publishinglife #ampublishing
#indiepublishing #publishinglife #ampublishing
December 8, 2024 at 5:45 PM
I love working with our authors on the style aspects of their book. Which font will work best? How should the page look and feel? Giving authors creative input makes the project so much better and creates a much better book!
#indiepublishing #publishinglife #ampublishing
#indiepublishing #publishinglife #ampublishing
End every chapter with “To be continued…” Publishers love suspense. #PublishingLife
August 31, 2025 at 5:10 PM
End every chapter with “To be continued…” Publishers love suspense. #PublishingLife
My office attire on this snowy January day includes a fashionable spot of cat drool on the left shoulder. #homeoffice #publishinglife #writinglife #amediting #amwriting #gettingcabinfever
January 7, 2025 at 6:55 PM
My office attire on this snowy January day includes a fashionable spot of cat drool on the left shoulder. #homeoffice #publishinglife #writinglife #amediting #amwriting #gettingcabinfever
Hello 2026 ✨
New stories. New visibility. New wins.
Here’s to helping more authors get their books seen by the readers who matter most 📚💙
#HappyNewYear2026 #AuthorCommunity #BookMarketing #AmWriting #IndieAuthors #PublishingLife
New stories. New visibility. New wins.
Here’s to helping more authors get their books seen by the readers who matter most 📚💙
#HappyNewYear2026 #AuthorCommunity #BookMarketing #AmWriting #IndieAuthors #PublishingLife
January 2, 2026 at 11:27 AM
Hello 2026 ✨
New stories. New visibility. New wins.
Here’s to helping more authors get their books seen by the readers who matter most 📚💙
#HappyNewYear2026 #AuthorCommunity #BookMarketing #AmWriting #IndieAuthors #PublishingLife
New stories. New visibility. New wins.
Here’s to helping more authors get their books seen by the readers who matter most 📚💙
#HappyNewYear2026 #AuthorCommunity #BookMarketing #AmWriting #IndieAuthors #PublishingLife
(indeed most of my Publishing Academy members are career changers!)
Link lnkd.in/eZYBV-cJ
#PublishingCareers #EditorialJobs #BookPublishing #PublishingIndustry #CareerAdvice #GraduateJobs #LiteraryJournals #EditingJobs #BookEditing #PublishingTips #CareerChange #EntryLevelJobs #PublishingLife
Link lnkd.in/eZYBV-cJ
#PublishingCareers #EditorialJobs #BookPublishing #PublishingIndustry #CareerAdvice #GraduateJobs #LiteraryJournals #EditingJobs #BookEditing #PublishingTips #CareerChange #EntryLevelJobs #PublishingLife
December 26, 2025 at 5:17 PM
(indeed most of my Publishing Academy members are career changers!)
Link lnkd.in/eZYBV-cJ
#PublishingCareers #EditorialJobs #BookPublishing #PublishingIndustry #CareerAdvice #GraduateJobs #LiteraryJournals #EditingJobs #BookEditing #PublishingTips #CareerChange #EntryLevelJobs #PublishingLife
Link lnkd.in/eZYBV-cJ
#PublishingCareers #EditorialJobs #BookPublishing #PublishingIndustry #CareerAdvice #GraduateJobs #LiteraryJournals #EditingJobs #BookEditing #PublishingTips #CareerChange #EntryLevelJobs #PublishingLife
🎬✍️ Why are screenplays the publishing industry’s least favourite child?
Our latest GSP Blog dives into the drama — and why this overlooked art form deserves more love. 🌟📖
Read it here 👉 shorturl.at/07epK
#GSPBlog #Screenwriting #PublishingLife #BookSky
Our latest GSP Blog dives into the drama — and why this overlooked art form deserves more love. 🌟📖
Read it here 👉 shorturl.at/07epK
#GSPBlog #Screenwriting #PublishingLife #BookSky
October 20, 2025 at 7:39 AM
🎬✍️ Why are screenplays the publishing industry’s least favourite child?
Our latest GSP Blog dives into the drama — and why this overlooked art form deserves more love. 🌟📖
Read it here 👉 shorturl.at/07epK
#GSPBlog #Screenwriting #PublishingLife #BookSky
Our latest GSP Blog dives into the drama — and why this overlooked art form deserves more love. 🌟📖
Read it here 👉 shorturl.at/07epK
#GSPBlog #Screenwriting #PublishingLife #BookSky
open.substack.com/pub/bobruthe...
#WritingCommunity #WritersOfBluesky #IndieAuthors #BookLaunch #PublishingLife #WIP
#EducationReform #YoungAdultBooks #LeadershipDevelopment #FutureOfWork
#ContinuousImprovement #DemingPhilosophy #SystemsThinking #QualityMatters
#DebateSkills
#Deming
#WritingCommunity #WritersOfBluesky #IndieAuthors #BookLaunch #PublishingLife #WIP
#EducationReform #YoungAdultBooks #LeadershipDevelopment #FutureOfWork
#ContinuousImprovement #DemingPhilosophy #SystemsThinking #QualityMatters
#DebateSkills
#Deming
Who Wants to Write a Book?
Dr.
open.substack.com
October 5, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Sent out (likely) the last submit of the year. Wish me luck! #indieauthor #indiehorrorauthor #indiefantasyauthor #writinglife #authorlife #publishinglife
December 29, 2024 at 7:28 PM
Sent out (likely) the last submit of the year. Wish me luck! #indieauthor #indiehorrorauthor #indiefantasyauthor #writinglife #authorlife #publishinglife
ORDER TODAY! To learn more check out my website! WWW.RIANNJENKINS.COM #RIANNJENKINS #CROWNEDBYNICHELE #childrensbooks #AUTHOR #blackgirlmagic#FYP #BLESSING #REVERSE #book#BookTok #explore #bookstore #womanownedbusiness #blackownedbusiness #publishinglife #selfpublishing#LOVESTORY #PRETEEN #BFF
March 8, 2025 at 2:02 PM
ORDER TODAY! To learn more check out my website! WWW.RIANNJENKINS.COM #RIANNJENKINS #CROWNEDBYNICHELE #childrensbooks #AUTHOR #blackgirlmagic#FYP #BLESSING #REVERSE #book#BookTok #explore #bookstore #womanownedbusiness #blackownedbusiness #publishinglife #selfpublishing#LOVESTORY #PRETEEN #BFF
The real publishing pipeline: write → cry → edit → cry → market → cry → pretend you’re fine on social media.
🙃
#IndieAuthor #PublishingLife
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#IndieAuthor #PublishingLife
November 14, 2025 at 4:01 PM
The real publishing pipeline: write → cry → edit → cry → market → cry → pretend you’re fine on social media.
🙃
#IndieAuthor #PublishingLife
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#IndieAuthor #PublishingLife
The microwave died this week and I just warmed my coffee up in a soup pot. Caffeine soup for lunch. #publishinglife
February 13, 2025 at 7:04 PM
The microwave died this week and I just warmed my coffee up in a soup pot. Caffeine soup for lunch. #publishinglife
Ever wonder how indie books get into real bookshops? Gardners, warehousing, consignment, returns—it’s not glamorous, but it’s possible.
I break it all down on Substack this week.
#IndieAuthor #Bookshops #LGBTQBooks #SelfPublishing #PublishingLife
open.substack.com/pub/mofannin...
I break it all down on Substack this week.
#IndieAuthor #Bookshops #LGBTQBooks #SelfPublishing #PublishingLife
open.substack.com/pub/mofannin...
Shelf Respect: How indie authors get their books into bookshops
Indie Author Chronicles
open.substack.com
May 13, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Ever wonder how indie books get into real bookshops? Gardners, warehousing, consignment, returns—it’s not glamorous, but it’s possible.
I break it all down on Substack this week.
#IndieAuthor #Bookshops #LGBTQBooks #SelfPublishing #PublishingLife
open.substack.com/pub/mofannin...
I break it all down on Substack this week.
#IndieAuthor #Bookshops #LGBTQBooks #SelfPublishing #PublishingLife
open.substack.com/pub/mofannin...
July 23, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Grattan Street Press returns for 2026 📖
Run by students & staff at the University of Melbourne—back with new ideas, opportunities, and stories to come 👀
Follow along for what’s next—and tell us, what would you love to see this semester? 🔗 grattanstreetpress.com
#GSP #BookSky #PublishingLife
Run by students & staff at the University of Melbourne—back with new ideas, opportunities, and stories to come 👀
Follow along for what’s next—and tell us, what would you love to see this semester? 🔗 grattanstreetpress.com
#GSP #BookSky #PublishingLife
March 21, 2026 at 4:31 AM
Grattan Street Press returns for 2026 📖
Run by students & staff at the University of Melbourne—back with new ideas, opportunities, and stories to come 👀
Follow along for what’s next—and tell us, what would you love to see this semester? 🔗 grattanstreetpress.com
#GSP #BookSky #PublishingLife
Run by students & staff at the University of Melbourne—back with new ideas, opportunities, and stories to come 👀
Follow along for what’s next—and tell us, what would you love to see this semester? 🔗 grattanstreetpress.com
#GSP #BookSky #PublishingLife
Our intern, Emma Martin, tells us about her first visit to London Book Fair, this month. It is also the last time it will be at Olympia: next year we move to Excel. #publishinglife www.lunapresspublishing.com/post/attendi...
Attending London Book Fair 2026
By Emma Martin---
This year I attended London Book Fair for its last hurrah in its Olympia home before moving to Excel in 2027. As a first-time attendee with only second-hand accounts to go by, I was...
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March 27, 2026 at 9:43 AM
Our intern, Emma Martin, tells us about her first visit to London Book Fair, this month. It is also the last time it will be at Olympia: next year we move to Excel. #publishinglife www.lunapresspublishing.com/post/attendi...
Ever wondered how a publishing company starts?
Kate Simkins of Big Thinking Publishing shares her story in this quick clip.
▶️ youtube.com/shorts/Kdowf...
#PublishingLife #KidLit #AuthorCommunity #Storytelling
Kate Simkins of Big Thinking Publishing shares her story in this quick clip.
▶️ youtube.com/shorts/Kdowf...
#PublishingLife #KidLit #AuthorCommunity #Storytelling
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January 2, 2026 at 12:46 AM
Ever wondered how a publishing company starts?
Kate Simkins of Big Thinking Publishing shares her story in this quick clip.
▶️ youtube.com/shorts/Kdowf...
#PublishingLife #KidLit #AuthorCommunity #Storytelling
Kate Simkins of Big Thinking Publishing shares her story in this quick clip.
▶️ youtube.com/shorts/Kdowf...
#PublishingLife #KidLit #AuthorCommunity #Storytelling