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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...

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?”...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...