Archive for June 2026
Preserving an Appalachian Life Through Story
For author Catherine Yael Serota Shealy, storytelling is more than a creative pursuit. It is a way to preserve the people, places, and experiences that shaped her life in Appalachia. Her book, An Appalachian Life: A Storyteller’s Perspective, brings together personal memories and historical narratives rooted in Western North Carolina,…
Read MoreHow to Become a Bestselling Self-Published Author (Yes, Really)
You do not just want to publish a book. You want people to read it. You want the launch to feel exciting. And yes, you may want to see that orange bestseller banner appear beside your book on Amazon. That goal is possible for self-published authors. However, it is never…
Read MoreWhat Is a Publishing Imprint (And Do You Need One?)
You’ve been doing all the right things. You’ve written your book, you’re figuring out ISBNs, and then someone mentions setting up an “imprint,” and you think: Do I need a law degree for this? You don’t. An imprint sounds official because publishing has always loved its jargon. But the concept…
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