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Are Shorter Word Counts More Popular?

Are nonfiction books getting shorter, and what (if anything) should writers do about it? If you’ve been wondering whether the length of nonfiction books is shrinking before your very eyes, you’re not the only one. Recently, a lot… (Read More)

Can The Publishing Industry Ever Be Eco-Friendly?

Books are undoubtedly one of life’s greatest joys. However, in light of our current environmental crisis, the question of how readers, authors, and the publishing industry sustain the production of books is necessary. You may have stumbled across… (Read More)

Author Interview – Suri Chan

At The Book Shelf, we love talking to authors about their books, and today we’re delighted to talk to Suri Chan, author of But I Don’t Feel Empowered (Andrews McMeel Publishing). Congratulations on your debut book, Suri. Can… (Read More)

How to Choose an Editor or Proofreader

So, you’ve written a book, blog post, article, or essay, and now you need an editor or perhaps a proofreader. But how do you know who to choose? With the plethora of editors and freelancers out there, how… (Read More)

Will 2021 Be the Year You Write a Book?

Will 2021 Be the Year You Write a Book

New Year, new you … new book?   It’s that time when lots of us set New Year’s Resolutions or goals for the upcoming year. For many people, it’s a time for about working out and working off the… (Read More)

So, You Want to Write a Nonfiction Book, But Why?

So, you want to write a nonfiction book. Maybe a business book, a how-to book, a self-help book, or a memoir. But why? Why isn’t something that every author asks themselves. But they should, because why you’re writing a book determines what you write…. (Read More)