by Claire Winterwolf | Jun 10, 2025 | Editing Services, Publishing Tips, Writing Tips and Tools
Why Copyright Matters to Authors You poured your heart into every chapter. Your characters feel like real people. Your story is uniquely yours. But is it protected? Copyrights in publishing aren’t just legal technicalities—they’re your first line of defense in making...
by Claire Winterwolf | Jun 6, 2025 | Editing Services, Publishing Tips, Writing Tips and Tools
You’ve written the book, polished the manuscript, and now you’re on the brink of getting published. Congratulations! Now, you’re preparing for that next big step. Before you move forward, though, it’s essential to understand publishing contracts to know exactly what...
by Claire Winterwolf | Apr 11, 2025 | Publishing Tips, Resources
Traditional print publishing is often seen as the “gold standard” of getting a book out into the world. But is it the right choice for your story? Let’s rewind a little—past Amazon and indie bookstores, past typewriters and fountain pens, all the way to 15th-century...
by Claire Winterwolf | Apr 9, 2025 | Marketing Tips, Publishing Tips, Writing Tips and Tools
So, you’ve written a book and now you’re staring at Google like it holds the secrets of the publishing universe. Should you query agents? Build a website? Cry into a cup of coffee? Deep breaths. If you’re leaning toward self-publishing but feel like you’ve...
by Claire Winterwolf | Apr 7, 2025 | Author's Life, Publishing Tips, Writing Tips and Tools
How to choose the right genre for your book (and why it matters) So, you’ve got a story idea. Maybe it came to you in a dream, during a walk, or mid-shampoo (shower thoughts hit differently). You’re ready to write, but one question keeps nagging at you: What genre is...