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It's not easy to get a children's book published, even for authors with talent - so it's not surprising that frustrated authors are tempted by the self-publishing option.

The blog-to-book phenomenon is quickly becoming common for everyone from stay-at-home moms to corporate gurus. Learn how you can get in on the action.

The publishing world is changing rapidly. From eBooks to book blogs and virtual book tours, authors are taking more control and getting results.

Online book publishing companies are publishing more and more digital books to an ever-great audience. Amira Press is one online publisher that publishes several genres.

Self publishing is complicated, hard work, fraught with financial risk. It can also be exceptionally lucrative to self publish a book. Will self publishing work for you?

Your book is done and you've decided to self-publish it. Should you use a print-on-demand publisher or a traditional publisher? What you need the book for will help you

Print media's growing less popular and everything has moved online. Are writers living at the beginning of the end of paper books? What do e-books mean to authors?

The Internet and books may be a magic combination as Disney Digital Books launches an interactive online children's book site for children.

Self publishing can soon lead to disappointment if authors don't research publishers carefully, especially vanity presses.

Young authors develop confidence in their writing while participating in writing workshops facilitated by local authors at writing camp.

It goes without saying that there is a lot of competition in the publishing marketplace today. Follow these steps in order to have a greater chance at standing out.

Now you can produce a quality hard-cover book of your genealogy research and family tree charts. All with a few handy online tools from Ancestry.com

Most nonfiction books, especially textbooks and reference books, have indexes to help readers find important information. Creating an ebook index is equally important.

Writing a novel can often be squashed by an overbearing police system upon the imagination. Escaping self-criticism is difficult. But how can this be done?

Children's books are one of the few areas left where publishers are often open to unagented submissions. As a children's writer, do you need an agent for your book?

There are striking differences between formatting a printed book and a PDF e-book.

Print any blog as a book with the aid of common word processing software.

Publishing books the old-fashioned way is a dream of many authors. Acceptance by publishing houses brings prestige. Yet conventional book publishing is a harsh business.

Whether a book is self published or goes through a publishing house, it still needs to be promoted. Several manuals give the basics of book marketing.

Matthew Paul Turner's book, "What You Didn't Learn From Your Parents About Christianity," has a certain, um... shall we say, a particular tone to it.

A new author, who may be looking for a way to gain the attention of a publisher, or just promote a book, can consider blogging as a means of attracting readers.

Seeing your child's writings published is a truly exciting experience for all. Here are some resources that can make this happen.

The Smithsonian Handbooks series by DK Publishing are among the most popular birdwatching guides on the market, and for good reason. Here's a look at the pros and cons.

The First Five Pages: A Writer's Guide to Staying Out of the Rejection Pile, by Noah Lukeman

Self publishing is hard work but may be financially rewarding. The self publisher sets up his own publishing company and does all the work, often alone. Is it worthwhile?

Johannes Gutenburg invented movable type for the printing press, and changed renaissance books.

Once a manuscript has finally been accepted for publication the process begins of turning it into a book.

Did you know that book publishing is a high-risk, time-consuming commercial process that requires careful planning and resource management? Find out why.

To get a publishing contract for your novel, you need to work hard, attend literary events and workshops, enter contests, meet other writers and continue to write.

Getting rejection letters? It's hard to take these often cold, impersonal replies in stride...especially when they pile up. What the heck are publishers looking for?

It's a fascinating and increasingly popular medium, but comics aren't as simple as they might seem. Here are a few useful definitions to know.

Once the words are done, the story is just beginning for most authors. The journey from creation to publication can be short and quick or long and tedious.

In order to be considered by major publishers, authors must have literary representation; and although finding an agent isn't easy, it is possible.

Success in publishing a children's book depends upon convincing publishers that it is a good story. Writing a book is easier for those who have a solid plot outline.

Motivating students to write if often challenging. Motivating them to write their very best work is almost impossible. Student Treasures can help!

You've finally sent off your first children's book to a publisher. What happens to your manuscript in that seemingly endless period before you receive a reply?

A look at the future of books, inspired by the blog The Future of The Book.

US and UK writers gain access to award-winning Australian author Mark Tredinnick's Writing Well:The Essential Guide published by Cambridge University Press in 2008.

As nonprofit entities, university presses fill a gap in the academic landscape. How do these scholarly publishers compare in terms of title production, sales and goals?

It's only natural that after spending months or years writing a book you would want to get it published ASAP. But waiting a few weeks could actually be better.

Advice for writers in their teens and early twenties interested in starting a writing career.

Advice for writers in their teens and early twenties interested in managing their new writing career.

First time writers find it hard to get a break, but it's important not to fall for scams involving publishing deals, even if it is tempting to get a book published.

In today's digital age, self publishing is easier than ever before. Printing a book with on demand publishing or uploading an eBook self publishing is attractive to many.

Motivate students to read and write while teaching them about the writing process by publishing a class book.

Along with the extreme reluctance of traditional publishers to take chances, the advent of print-on-demand publishing has fostered a huge growth in self-published novels.

JK Rowling's Harry Potter series has generated almost cult-like status since its first publication, generating a new enthusiasm with children for reading.

It's easy to learn from the marketing experts and authors - past and present.

With about 6,000 new titles published each year by more than 5,000 employees in 50 countries worldwide, Oxford University Press is a publishing giant.

To be successful as a publisher, one must treat publishing as a serious business, not a hobby. That means prevailing with determination and purpose.