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So, you’ve written a book, however now you need to figure out how the outside is going to accurately reflect what’s on the inside. Getting started on your first book cover is truly one of the most exhilarating moments in the publishing journey. It’s often the first tangible glimpse of your work, where your book […]
A writer’s journey of transformation through love, food and community in Piemonte SAN FRANCISCO – Barbara Boyle’s inspirational new memoir, “Pinch Me: Waking Up in a 300-Year-Old Italian Farmhouse” (She Writes Press, Feb. 11, 2025) is an evocative account of leaving the frenetic life of an advertising creative director to create a dream life in […]
To blog tour or to influencer tour, that is the question! The biggest hurdle when promoting your book is getting it into the hands of readers who will enjoy it. And where else to turn to but the wonderful World Wide Web? There are thousands of voracious readers on the internet posting reviews to social […]
For our 2024 blog series, we’re highlighting industry professionals to find out more about their time in the book world. Follow along for insight on what catches a reviewer’s interest, things to avoid when pitching a media outlet, what librarians are searching for and more. Today, we’re chatting with Rachel Strolle. She is the Teen […]
What can we say, Books Forward authors are always going, going, going! We’re excited to feature some of our authors and their recent media wins. Clay Shwab talks about this origin of George Dickel Whiskey in this Jewish Journal article. Dr. Eichin Chang-Lim discusses how to navigate sensitive subjects with your kids for L.A. Parent. […]
Happy Mean Girls day, one and all. Every year on Oct. 3, we come together to celebrate the most important of holidays, brought to you by Lindsay Lohan’s glorious comeback and Renee Rapp’s unearthly pipes. And you know we’re gonna celebrate with a list of book recommendations. If you like the backstabbing cliques, try The […]
I feel like there are more good movies coming out this fall than there have been in quite some time, or maybe I’m just paying more attention lately! If one of these new releases caught your eye and you’re looking for a book with the same vibe, we have a list for you! And keep […]
If you’re a reader (or alive and breathing on planet Earth) then you’ll be familiar with the three most powerful celebs in terms of book recommendations – Reese Witherspoon, Jenna Bush-Hager, and Oprah Winfrey. You’ve probably observed the overnight celebrity effect that any of these women can have on debut novelists to seasoned authors. Their […]
Author Nancy McCabe interviews cover designer Maryann Appel about the process of designing a book cover. The cover of my young adult novel Vaulting Through Time was designed by Maryann Appel, who designs all of the book covers for CamCat Publishing. I was impressed by the range of designs that she creates — and, in […]
Whether you plan on marketing your book on your own or hiring help from a professional, you’ve likely heard of the importance of “the pitch.” What on earth is a “pitch” and why does it matter for your marketing and publicity efforts? A pitch is how you describe your book to influential people, to pique […]
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