#AUTHORLIFE By Joe Zagets is satire with teeth funny, anxious, & way too real for anyone who’s ever dreamed of writing a book. Mack Lane’s unraveling is equal parts absurd and honest, and I couldn’t look away.
TY @badhandbooks.bsky.social & OTRPR
#BookishHumor #PublishingLife #DarkComedyReads
TY @badhandbooks.bsky.social & OTRPR
#BookishHumor #PublishingLife #DarkComedyReads
September 8, 2026 at 10:01 PM
#AUTHORLIFE By Joe Zagets is satire with teeth funny, anxious, & way too real for anyone who’s ever dreamed of writing a book. Mack Lane’s unraveling is equal parts absurd and honest, and I couldn’t look away.
TY @badhandbooks.bsky.social & OTRPR
#BookishHumor #PublishingLife #DarkComedyReads
TY @badhandbooks.bsky.social & OTRPR
#BookishHumor #PublishingLife #DarkComedyReads
So you've written your book. Maybe even hired me to help you polish the manuscript. Now you want to publish. Do you know what that means? For first-timers and novice writers, I wrote up a little explainer of how to publish your book: www.fractalpast.com/blog/from-th...
#publishinglife
#publishinglife
From the Editor’s Desk: The Three Ways to Publish Your Book
I posted the other day about how writers might refocus their point of concern. Rather than fret about getting published, we might focus on perfecting the story. What drives that observation, in...
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August 27, 2026 at 10:45 PM
So you've written your book. Maybe even hired me to help you polish the manuscript. Now you want to publish. Do you know what that means? For first-timers and novice writers, I wrote up a little explainer of how to publish your book: www.fractalpast.com/blog/from-th...
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#publishinglife
July 23, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Six months of paperback readership taught the series something useful: people wanted to take the book into smaller spaces — the commute, the lunch hour, the bedside.
Kindle: Thursday 4 June. Cornwall In Verse – Tide To Tor In Poetry.
#PublishingLife #BritishCountiesInVerse
Kindle: Thursday 4 June. Cornwall In Verse – Tide To Tor In Poetry.
#PublishingLife #BritishCountiesInVerse
June 2, 2026 at 7:27 PM
Six months of paperback readership taught the series something useful: people wanted to take the book into smaller spaces — the commute, the lunch hour, the bedside.
Kindle: Thursday 4 June. Cornwall In Verse – Tide To Tor In Poetry.
#PublishingLife #BritishCountiesInVerse
Kindle: Thursday 4 June. Cornwall In Verse – Tide To Tor In Poetry.
#PublishingLife #BritishCountiesInVerse
Full disclosure: We spend embarrassing amounts of time arguing whether a book belongs in 'Small Town Romance' or 'Beach Reads.' Readers don't care. We care so much.
#publishinglife #smallpress #bookcommunity
#publishinglife #smallpress #bookcommunity
May 29, 2026 at 2:23 PM
Full disclosure: We spend embarrassing amounts of time arguing whether a book belongs in 'Small Town Romance' or 'Beach Reads.' Readers don't care. We care so much.
#publishinglife #smallpress #bookcommunity
#publishinglife #smallpress #bookcommunity
Fun fact: we can tell how deep into revision an author is by how their messages get progressively less grammatically correct. Most of you are currently typing in emoji.
#smallpress #amwriting #publishinglife
#smallpress #amwriting #publishinglife
May 23, 2026 at 2:38 PM
Fun fact: we can tell how deep into revision an author is by how their messages get progressively less grammatically correct. Most of you are currently typing in emoji.
#smallpress #amwriting #publishinglife
#smallpress #amwriting #publishinglife
Half our editorial meetings lately have become low-key arguments about whether we're allowed to use 'cozy' three times in one book blurb. We are not. But we're tempted.
#smallpress #publishinglife #editorlife
#smallpress #publishinglife #editorlife
May 15, 2026 at 3:08 PM
Half our editorial meetings lately have become low-key arguments about whether we're allowed to use 'cozy' three times in one book blurb. We are not. But we're tempted.
#smallpress #publishinglife #editorlife
#smallpress #publishinglife #editorlife
Today, we’re spotlighting the third episode from NPR’s Planet Money and their fascinating “BOOKstore Economics” series. A rare look at the people shaping what readers discover next.
Read more: www.npr.org/2026/04/10/n...
#PublishingIndustry #BookTok #Bookstagram #IndieBookstore #PublishingLife
Read more: www.npr.org/2026/04/10/n...
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BOOKstore Economics : Planet Money
How do bookstores choose the books they stock, and how does that affect what customers read? It may not seem like it, but every shelf in a bookstore is a highly valuable and contested piece of commerc...
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May 7, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Today, we’re spotlighting the third episode from NPR’s Planet Money and their fascinating “BOOKstore Economics” series. A rare look at the people shaping what readers discover next.
Read more: www.npr.org/2026/04/10/n...
#PublishingIndustry #BookTok #Bookstagram #IndieBookstore #PublishingLife
Read more: www.npr.org/2026/04/10/n...
#PublishingIndustry #BookTok #Bookstagram #IndieBookstore #PublishingLife
Hi Everyone!
You won’t believe what went down at LA Book Confab 2026 LIVE!
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You won’t believe what went down at LA Book Confab 2026 LIVE!
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12 shares · 13 comments | Day 1 of LA Book Confab 2026 is here! Join us for an unforgettable two-day literary celebration, proudly presented by ReadersMagnet, happening at the stunning Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles. This exciting event brings together authors, readers, book lovers, and storytellers from all walks of life to connect and celebrate the power of literature. Immerse yourself in a vibrant atmosphere filled with engaging discussions, inspiring author talks, and valuable networking opportunities—perfect for aspiring writers, passionate readers, and anyone who believes in the magic of stories. | ReadersMagnet
Day 1 of LA Book Confab 2026 is here! Join us for an unforgettable two-day literary celebration, proudly presented by ReadersMagnet, happening at the stunning Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles. This...
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Hi Everyone!
You won’t believe what went down at LA Book Confab 2026 LIVE!
Come join us:
www.facebook.com/100063892726...
#LABookConfab2026 #ReadersMagnet #WritersCommunity #BookLovers #PublishingLife
You won’t believe what went down at LA Book Confab 2026 LIVE!
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#LABookConfab2026 #ReadersMagnet #WritersCommunity #BookLovers #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...
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
Digital publishing empowers creators 🎤 Writers, bloggers, and brands own their platforms, control distribution, and build direct relationships with readers. 💬💻 #CreatorEconomy #PublishingLife
March 18, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Digital publishing empowers creators 🎤 Writers, bloggers, and brands own their platforms, control distribution, and build direct relationships with readers. 💬💻 #CreatorEconomy #PublishingLife
Happy National Proofreading Day to the people quietly saving us from embarrassing typos every single day.
Their work may go unnoticed… unless they miss something.
#NationalProofreadingDay #PublishingLife #Editors
Their work may go unnoticed… unless they miss something.
#NationalProofreadingDay #PublishingLife #Editors
March 8, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Happy National Proofreading Day to the people quietly saving us from embarrassing typos every single day.
Their work may go unnoticed… unless they miss something.
#NationalProofreadingDay #PublishingLife #Editors
Their work may go unnoticed… unless they miss something.
#NationalProofreadingDay #PublishingLife #Editors
If something you read makes you question yourself, pause and ask why, then come back to the reason you started. Your readers are waiting. ✨
What’s something you’ve read that almost made you give up, but didn’t? 💬
#askjennifer #aspiringauthors #writingjourney #publishinglife #authorsupport
What’s something you’ve read that almost made you give up, but didn’t? 💬
#askjennifer #aspiringauthors #writingjourney #publishinglife #authorsupport
February 20, 2026 at 3:39 PM
If something you read makes you question yourself, pause and ask why, then come back to the reason you started. Your readers are waiting. ✨
What’s something you’ve read that almost made you give up, but didn’t? 💬
#askjennifer #aspiringauthors #writingjourney #publishinglife #authorsupport
What’s something you’ve read that almost made you give up, but didn’t? 💬
#askjennifer #aspiringauthors #writingjourney #publishinglife #authorsupport
It’s Children’s Author and Illustrator Week! 📚🎨 Celebrating the creators who spark imaginations and turn stories into lifelong companions. ✨
#ChildrensAuthorWeek #PublishingLife #KidLitLove
#ChildrensAuthorWeek #PublishingLife #KidLitLove
February 3, 2026 at 7:00 PM
It’s Children’s Author and Illustrator Week! 📚🎨 Celebrating the creators who spark imaginations and turn stories into lifelong companions. ✨
#ChildrensAuthorWeek #PublishingLife #KidLitLove
#ChildrensAuthorWeek #PublishingLife #KidLitLove
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
Ever wondered how a publishing company starts?
Kate Simkins of Big Thinking Publishing shares her story in this quick clip.
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#PublishingLife #KidLit #AuthorCommunity #Storytelling
Kate Simkins of Big Thinking Publishing shares her story in this quick clip.
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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
Wishing everyone a happy new year when it comes. ✨
Thank you for being part of our journey. Here’s to new books, new ideas and new adventures in 2026. 📚❤️
#HappyNewYear #2025Wrapped #ScottishBooks #PublishingLife
Thank you for being part of our journey. Here’s to new books, new ideas and new adventures in 2026. 📚❤️
#HappyNewYear #2025Wrapped #ScottishBooks #PublishingLife
December 31, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Wishing everyone a happy new year when it comes. ✨
Thank you for being part of our journey. Here’s to new books, new ideas and new adventures in 2026. 📚❤️
#HappyNewYear #2025Wrapped #ScottishBooks #PublishingLife
Thank you for being part of our journey. Here’s to new books, new ideas and new adventures in 2026. 📚❤️
#HappyNewYear #2025Wrapped #ScottishBooks #PublishingLife
(indeed most of my Publishing Academy members are career changers!)
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#PublishingCareers #EditorialJobs #BookPublishing #PublishingIndustry #CareerAdvice #GraduateJobs #LiteraryJournals #EditingJobs #BookEditing #PublishingTips #CareerChange #EntryLevelJobs #PublishingLife
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December 26, 2025 at 5:17 PM
(indeed most of my Publishing Academy members are career changers!)
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#PublishingCareers #EditorialJobs #BookPublishing #PublishingIndustry #CareerAdvice #GraduateJobs #LiteraryJournals #EditingJobs #BookEditing #PublishingTips #CareerChange #EntryLevelJobs #PublishingLife
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#PublishingCareers #EditorialJobs #BookPublishing #PublishingIndustry #CareerAdvice #GraduateJobs #LiteraryJournals #EditingJobs #BookEditing #PublishingTips #CareerChange #EntryLevelJobs #PublishingLife
COMING THIS WINTER: OYSTER from Marianne Ackerman
“An absorbing family saga that grabs you by the throat and won’t let you go.” — Leah McLaren, author of Where You End and I Begin
Pre-order now: buff.ly/GBWqJuZ
#CanLit #publishinglife
“An absorbing family saga that grabs you by the throat and won’t let you go.” — Leah McLaren, author of Where You End and I Begin
Pre-order now: buff.ly/GBWqJuZ
#CanLit #publishinglife
December 16, 2025 at 1:02 PM
COMING THIS WINTER: OYSTER from Marianne Ackerman
“An absorbing family saga that grabs you by the throat and won’t let you go.” — Leah McLaren, author of Where You End and I Begin
Pre-order now: buff.ly/GBWqJuZ
#CanLit #publishinglife
“An absorbing family saga that grabs you by the throat and won’t let you go.” — Leah McLaren, author of Where You End and I Begin
Pre-order now: buff.ly/GBWqJuZ
#CanLit #publishinglife
ARC day! 🎉 We just sent a fresh advance copy out to our early readers, and we’re buzzing to hear what they think. There’s nothing like watching a story take its first steps into the world.
#IndiePress #PublishingLife #ARCReaders #AmReading #BookCommunity #BookUpdates #SmallPress
#IndiePress #PublishingLife #ARCReaders #AmReading #BookCommunity #BookUpdates #SmallPress
December 2, 2025 at 10:27 PM
ARC day! 🎉 We just sent a fresh advance copy out to our early readers, and we’re buzzing to hear what they think. There’s nothing like watching a story take its first steps into the world.
#IndiePress #PublishingLife #ARCReaders #AmReading #BookCommunity #BookUpdates #SmallPress
#IndiePress #PublishingLife #ARCReaders #AmReading #BookCommunity #BookUpdates #SmallPress
The real publishing pipeline: write → cry → edit → cry → market → cry → pretend you’re fine on social media.
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#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.
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#IndieAuthor #PublishingLife
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#IndieAuthor #PublishingLife