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What is in a good book contract? (A People's Guide to Publishing

15:09

What is book production and how do I get started? (A People's Guide to Publishing)

9:18

What is book editing and how do I do it right? (A People's Guide to Publishing)

10:36

Marketing Your Book (A People's Guide to Publishing)

7:57

Dragon Bike: Fantastical Stories of Bicycling, Feminism, & Dragons

1:20

Your Book's Print Run (A People's Guide to Publishing)

9:45

How do books get into bookstores? (with Kurtis Lowe of BTW) (A People's Guide to Publishing)

It's often assumed that if a book is "good" enough it'll be discovered, create buzz, and get placements in bookstores around the world. So this week we're going to look at how books land placements, what goes on in the background, and what considerations rep groups take when selecting publishers for representation.
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What is in a good book contract? (A People's Guide to Publishing

15:09

What is in a good book contract? (A People's Guide to Publishing

มุมมอง 2805 ปีที่แล้ว

There's a deep wall of opacity in the world of "standard" book contracts so this week we do a deep dive into what a good contract looks like! Thank you for watching the People's Guide to Publishing vlogcast! Get the book: microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/books/3663 Get the workbook: microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/zines/10031 More from Microcosm: microcosmpublishing.comMore by Joe Biel: joebiel....

What is book production and how do I get started? (A People's Guide to Publishing)

9:18

What is book production and how do I get started? (A People's Guide to Publishing)

มุมมอง 525 ปีที่แล้ว

There are so many aspects to book production-from typography to images to grids to design to proof-checking to working with the printer. Many publishers make these an afterthought so we teach you how to bake it in from the start. Thank you for watching the People's Guide to Publishing vlogcast! Get the book: microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/books/3663 Get the workbook: microcosmpublishing.com/ca...

What is book editing and how do I do it right? (A People's Guide to Publishing)

10:36

What is book editing and how do I do it right? (A People's Guide to Publishing)

มุมมอง 335 ปีที่แล้ว

So many times people who have read books all their lives do not see editing as a technical, professional skill like dentistry or plumbing. This week we are here to set that straight with many lessons! Thank you for watching the People's Guide to Publishing vlogcast! Get the book: microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/books/3663 Get the workbook: microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/zines/10031 More from M...

Marketing Your Book (A People's Guide to Publishing)

7:57

Marketing Your Book (A People's Guide to Publishing)

มุมมอง 305 ปีที่แล้ว

The number one question we get as publishers is "How do I tell people about my book?" And the answer is rather quite simple, even though it does involve a good amount of work. So this week we set out to answer it thoroughly. Thank you for watching the People's Guide to Publishing vlogcast! Get the book: microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/books/3663 Get the workbook: microcosmpublishing.com/catalog...

Dragon Bike: Fantastical Stories of Bicycling, Feminism, & Dragons

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Dragon Bike: Fantastical Stories of Bicycling, Feminism, & Dragons

มุมมอง 715 ปีที่แล้ว

From the great, winged, fire-breathing lizards of the west to the wise, flying serpents of the east, dragons play a powerful role in our myths and imaginations. In these fourteen stories and one comic, bicyclists encounter a diversity of dragons, whether foes or friends, hoarders or helpers, powerful symbols or terrifying and very real beasts. Instead of stereotypical tales of heroes saving hel...

Your Book's Print Run (A People's Guide to Publishing)

9:45

Your Book's Print Run (A People's Guide to Publishing)

มุมมอง 635 ปีที่แล้ว

MetaData is one of the more confusing aspects of publishing a book, even for industry "pros." This week Elly and Joe dig deep into the semantics of the dishonesty from inflating print runs and whether that's right for you or not. Thank you for watching the People's Guide to Publishing vlogcast! Get the book: microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/books/3663 Get the workbook: microcosmpublishing.com/ca...

Author Events (A People's Guide to Publishing)

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Author Events (A People's Guide to Publishing)

มุมมอง 345 ปีที่แล้ว

This week on the vlogcast, we explore author events: what is their purpose? How do they work? What are best practices? What is involved? Thank you for watching the People's Guide to Publishing vlogcast! Get the book: microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/books/3663 Get the workbook: microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/zines/10031 More from Microcosm: microcosmpublishing.com More by Joe Biel: joebiel.net ...

How to Design a Book Cover (A People's Guide to Publishing)

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How to Design a Book Cover (A People's Guide to Publishing)

มุมมอง 2075 ปีที่แล้ว

Joe Biel and Elly Blue draw upon 24 years of publishing and selling millions of books in order to explain what goes into designing a successful book cover. Thank you for watching the People's Guide to Publishing vlogcast! Get the book: microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/books/3663 Get the workbook: microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/zines/10031 More from Microcosm: microcosmpublishing.com More by Joe...

How to Submit Your Book to Publishers (A People's Guide to Publishing)

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How to Submit Your Book to Publishers (A People's Guide to Publishing)

มุมมอง 3835 ปีที่แล้ว

This week on the vlogcast, we discuss submission guidelines, what ours look like, how most of the industry operates, and what best practices are both as a publisher and for submitting to publishers. Thank you for watching the People's Guide to Publishing vlogcast! Get the book: microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/books/3663 Get the workbook: microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/zines/10031 More from Mic...

How Do Tariffs Affect Books? (A People's Guide to Publishing)

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How Do Tariffs Affect Books? (A People's Guide to Publishing)

มุมมอง 555 ปีที่แล้ว

Our protagonists swashbuckle their way through how recent threat of additional tariffs will affect the publishing industry Thank you for watching the People's Guide to Publishing vlogcast! Get the book: microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/books/3663 Get the workbook: microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/zines/10031 More from Microcosm: microcosmpublishing.com More by Joe Biel: joebiel.net More by Elly B...

Unf*ck Your Anger: Develop a Healthy Relationship with Frustration, Rage, and Forgiveness

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Unf*ck Your Anger: Develop a Healthy Relationship with Frustration, Rage, and Forgiveness

มุมมอง 2845 ปีที่แล้ว

If you've ever been so pissed off that you did things that you regretted, or ruined your own day and some other people's too, this book is for you. Or if you feel angry every single day and it's affecting your health and sleep and love of life. Or if you've got very good reasons to be mad as hell, and you aren't going to take it anymore. Or if you've repressed your anger all your life and now i...

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The Life & Times of Butch Dykes

มุมมอง 3865 ปีที่แล้ว

Portraits of women throughout history who have defied society's expectations of feminine behavior and appearance in order to live a more authentic life. These short vignettes combine biographical sketches with evocative illustrations for an impact that is as bold, powerful, and inspirational as the brilliant artists, writers, and musicians they represent. The notable people profiled in this boo...

Citizen Journalist: Understand and Report the News in Your Community

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Citizen Journalist: Understand and Report the News in Your Community

มุมมอง 466 ปีที่แล้ว

microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/books/6379 Responsible journalism begins with you! A corrupt politician. A local business in trouble. A neighbor with a heroic story. An opportunity to work together for positive change. Whatever the stories are in your community that most need to be told, the best person to tell them is you. Whether you're writing for your local newspaper, producing a podcast or...