Publishing Resources
Find resources below related to publishing a book, from design to editing. These articles are collected from Independent Publisher as well as from our favorite blogs and websites.*
General
- 5 Things to Do Before Publishing Your Book: How to Put Your Best Foot Forward. Independent Publisher.
- Behind the Scenes at a Publishing House: What Really Happens to Your Book? Independent Publisher.
- How to (Self) Publish: The Ins and Outs of Popular Publishing Paths. Independent Publisher.
- Four Reasons Hybrid Publishing Worked for Me: An IPPY Winner Shares Her Experience. Independent Publisher.
- A History of Indie Publishing: Infographic. Independent Publisher.
- Subscription and Serialization: What These Strategies Do for Books Today. Independent Publisher.
- Should I Start My Own Publishing Company? The Pros and Cons of Self-Publishing as a Business. Independent Publisher.
- Why Big Authors Self-Publish: And Why You Should Too. Independent Publisher.
Agents & QUERIES
- Agent 101: What Every Author Should Know About Literary Agents. Independent Publisher.
- How to Find a Literary Agent The Manuscript, the Query, and More. Independent Publisher.
- The Role of the Literary Agent: What They Do and Why You (Might) Need One. Independent Publisher.
- Pitch Perfect: A Step-by-Step Guide to the Query Process. Independent Publisher.
- To Query or Not to Query: Your Top Six Querying Questions Answered. Independent Publisher.
EBOOKS
- Speaking in Code: Ebook HTML Basics. The Book Designer.
Editing
- Editor Insider: The Best Tips from an Editing Pro. Independent Publisher.
- From Block of Clay to Finished Product: The Role of the Developmental Editor. Independent Publisher.
DESIGN & PRODUCTION
- 5 Book Binding Styles Illustrated. The Book Designer.
- Amalia’s Steps to Successful Book Production: How to Get from a Vision to an Award-Winning Book. Independent Publisher.
- How to Create Your ARC Cover. The Book Designer.
- Working with Cover and Interior Designers. The Book Designer.
COVER DESIGN
- 9 Tips to Building the Book Cover Design You Always Wanted. Jane Friedman.
INTERIOR
- The Architecture of the Book Page. The Book Designer.
Funding
- Funding Your Book: How to Get the Most Bang for Your Buck. Independent Publisher.
- What Publishing Really Costs: From Editing to Marketing, Know the Price Tag. Independent Publisher.
*The Independent Publisher Book Awards are not affiliated with all of the websites and organizations linked here, and do not endorse all their opinions and views. These resources are meant to be informative, but - as always - please use your own judgment when following online advice!