Any writer looking to have their work published will naturally be faced with a decision as to which publisher is right for them. Some options may stand out based on the fact they specialize in certain genres, others may appeal due to a personal connection or recommendation. There are a few however who don’t fit neatly into any category, and...

With the freedom of the internet and the prevalence of specialist publishers, writers today are faced with more choices than at any previous point about which direction to take their work to become published. Weighing up all the pros and cons can be a confusing and arduous process, so today we’re going to review one publisher that is spoken about...

When a writer decides to pursue the online publishing route, either through self-publishing or with a publisher, they’re often faced with a very simple question; how do I promote my book? With an abundance of e-books or titles available for download online, one can easily feel like their title will get lost amongst the crowd. That’s where Book...

The freedom the Internet provides cannot be overstated. From information and education to gaming and entertainment, whatever you are interested in you will find a home for it online. One aspect that is less spoken about, is the internet's capacity to provide a platform for entrepreneurs. Those who wish to take their careers, financial matters,...

Anybody who has ever had to put pen to paper for any reason will know the feeling. Whether it’s to write a letter, an essay or a report, to extract the thoughts from your mind into coherent and accurate sentences on the page can be a struggle. Perhaps this is the case even more so for authors when penning a book. It is not an overestimate to call...

The hybrid publishing model has grown and grown in popularity since its emergence. It is clearly a legitimate middle ground between entirely self publishing and the conventional method of making a submission to a publisher.  However, in such a competitive market, companies have to try and find a niche, an edge or a way to differentiate...

The modern world tends to present most of its inhabitants with a binary choice when it comes to their careers. Barring a lucky few, the majority of people are faced with either pursuing their passions and risking instability or financial uncertainty, versus opting for a more corporate job that may alleviate these concerns but is not as...

The world changed for good in 2011, with a seismic shift occurring that altered the course of human history forever. This was of course the release of 50 Shades of Grey. The work by E L James was something of a viral success and went on to be an international bestseller as well as converted into a trilogy of movies. Aside from the success of the...

Founded in 1974, Kensington Publishing Corp is located in New York City and is known as “America’s Independent Publisher.” It remains a multi-generational family business and is widely regarded as the foremost independent commercial publishing house in the United States providing hardcover, paperback, mass market and digital releases. As they...

What’s in a name? This a question as old as time and one that most of us will face at some point in our lifetime. The name of a child, a pet, a business even a car. The depth of connotations and symbolism that can be contained in just a handful of syllables is staggering. Yet it’s potentially most important for a publisher, indeed when your...