By Katherine Steiger for New Shelves on July 15, 2021
Artificial Intelligence: A Brave New World
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It’s a brave new world, and there’s no going back. Artificial Intelligence and what it means for us, our children, and grandchildren jars my mind. It is the world of wormholes and robots, and I have just arrived. It’s not … Read More

By Amy Collins for New Shelves on July 12, 2021
Making a Living as a Writer
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Does any of this sound familiar? “I wrote this book so that I could make a living as a writer.” “My goal is to quit my day job.” “I plan on retiring on my book income.” If any of those … Read More

By Anna Termine for New Shelves on July 8, 2021
Subsidiary Rights – Trends 2021
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Subsidiary rights (subrights) are a key part of publishing. The revenue from a subsidiary rights deal goes right to the bottom line and subsidiary rights sales gives extra exposure and publicity to your book which can lead to additional sales. … Read More

By Keri-Rae Barnum on June 28, 2021
Is Self-Publishing Looked Down Upon?
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Self-publishing does sometimes get a poor name, but if you do it right, people can’t tell the difference between self and traditionally published books. If you have a beautiful book that has been: Professionally designed inside and out Professionally edited … Read More

By Keri-Rae Barnum for New Shelves on June 24, 2021
Author Interview with Orna Ross
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Keri-Rae Barnum sits down with Orna Ross to discuss her bestselling fiction series, poetry, how Orna ended up with a pen name and more. Watch the video or scroll down to read the transcript. Keri-Rae Barnum: We have been acquainted … Read More

Moonlight & Magnolias
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Join Keri at Moonlight & Magnolias for a wonderful weekend of fun and learning. Scheduled Presentation: Libraries + You: A Match Made in Heaven https://www.garomancewriters.org/register

By Keri-Rae Barnum for New Shelves on June 10, 2021
The Four Types of Editing Explained
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You finished writing your book. Of course, you’ve let others read it: family, friends, beta-readers. These people gave you some input, but they may have held back and not been straight with you if they were concerned about your feelings. … Read More

By New Shelves Books on June 3, 2021
How to Name Your Publishing Company
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Why Do You Have to Have a Publishing Company Name? When bookstores and airport store buyers look at your book, one of the first things they will do is flip to the spine, the back cover, and the copyright page … Read More

Memorial Day Reading List
Memorial Day Reading List
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This upcoming Monday, May 31, those of us in the United States will be observing Memorial Day; a day to remember and honor the men and women who died while serving our country. In my house, this is a somber … Read More

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