Ask The Publisher

Caroline Fernandez

Query Tips from a Publisher

Here at Common Deer Press we value uncommon stories, which is why we have put together this list of query tips from a publisher to help...

Kirsten Marion

Ask the Publisher: Anatomy of a Publishing Contract

Happy Monday, everyone. I was recently asked, “What goes into a publishing agreement and how negotiable up front are they by the author?”...

Kirsten Marion

Ask The Publisher: How Do You Choose Your Children's Books

Hello, everyone and happy March! I recently had the pleasure of speaking to a writer’s group. As usual there were lots of questions, but...

Kirsten Marion

Ask the Publisher: How To Write a Nonfiction Book Proposal⎯Part III

Welcome back! This post highlights the must-haves in your proposal’s marketing plan, competitive titles, chapter outline, and sample...

Kirsten Marion

Ask the Publisher: How to Write a Nonfiction Book Proposal⎯Part II

Happy Monday, everyone and welcome back to Ask the Publisher! Last week, in Part I of this series, we talked about what a nonfiction book...

Kirsten Marion

Ask the Publisher: How to Write A Nonfiction Book Proposal

Common Deer Press doesn’t publish nonfiction…yet. But I get enough questions about it that it has sparked another blog series. Let’s...

Kirsten Marion

Ask the Publisher: Tips for Throwing a Memorable Launch Party

Way back on August 27th, I promised you that I would write a post with tips for a memorable launch party. I also promised you a summary...

Kirsten Marion

Ask the Publisher: How to Get More Media Coverage

The Concept There’s no doubt about it—media coverage sells books far better than using advertising. Finding media coverage can be a...

Kirsten Marion

Ask the Publisher: Crowdfunding for Authors? Why Not?

Every once in a while, a fresh option for book marketing comes across my desk and I was most intrigued with the concept of crowdfunding...

Kirsten Marion

Ask the Publisher: How to Successfully Launch a Book – Part 4

Welcome back to our final installment of How to Successfully Launch a Book! We are now down to R-Day and… It’s a Party! It’s time to...