When you’re writing a book and exploring the publishing industry, there can be lots of confusing terminology. Some of the words you might come across are “book shepherd” or “book coach”. You might be wondering whether you need… (Read More)
If you have spent any time in online reading or writing spaces, you’ve probably heard this argument: “Audiobooks don’t count as real reading.” It’s one of those surprisingly intense book debates, up there with “the book was better… (Read More)
Proofreading, the final hurdle of the writing process. You’ve drafted, redrafted, and edited… and now you have to go through it all again, just to catch typos? It may not be the most exciting or glamourous stage, but… (Read More)
If you’re an aspiring writer who is worried about writing a book, then you’re not alone. According to research, between 50% and 80% of people want to write a book, yet less than 1% make it to publishing…. (Read More)
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a form of neurodiversity that affects daily life, and it is characterised by hyperactivity, impulsivity, and concentration difficulties. Writing a book can be a different experience to someone who is neurotypical (meaning… (Read More)
Autism is a form of neurodiversity that can affect the way that people think, communicate, and interact with the world. It can present very differently depending on the individual, and so there isn’t a “one size fits all”… (Read More)
With Amazon KDP making it quick and easy for authors to self-publish their e-books, you might be wondering how to go about creating an e-book in the first place. Or maybe you’ve had someone create an e-book for… (Read More)
How to tailor your academic work to a wider audience Often, when readers think about books written by academics, wordy texts spring to mind, and people switch off. However, this doesn’t have to be the case. If you’re… (Read More)
If you’re writing a nonfiction history book, you may have encountered the dilemma of historical representation. In a nutshell, it’s the communication and interpretation of history in creative media. Maybe you’re writing a book based on a family… (Read More)
If you’re thinking of writing a book or in the process of writing, you may find that you get stuck somewhere along the way—many aspiring authors do. At this point, you may seek external support to get unstuck…. (Read More)
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)
When it comes to book publishing, there’s plenty of things you’ll know you need to do. Getting an ISBN for your book is one of them, so, we’re going to address all the questions you might have about … (Read More)
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)
If you’re an aspiring author, or even an experienced one, you may have considered using AI to help write your book. With tools like ChatGPT and Claude being so mainstream these days, we’ve seen first-hand that many nonfiction… (Read More)
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)
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)
In the current climate, it can seem like jobs are scarce and opportunities are few and far between, even for graduates. This is especially true if you want to work in the publishing industry, which was already notoriously… (Read More)
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)