#book publishing house

[bloseroseone]

Autobiography vs Memoir: Which One is Right for Your Story?

It can be as difficult to navigate the world of personal tales as it is to discover the ideal path on a map. When the time comes to write about your life, you may have to decide between an autobiography or a memoir.

Although each format offers a distinctive method to convey your narrative, knowing how they differ might help you make the best decision. We’ll examine the differences between autobiography and memoir in this post and offer advice on whether format is ideal for your own story.

What is an Autobiography?

An autobiography is a detailed account of a person’s life written by themselves. It covers major events, personal experiences, and important milestones from birth to the present.

Unlike memoirs, which focus on specific periods or themes, an autobiography provides a comprehensive look at the author’s entire life.

The key feature of an autobiography is its emphasis on factual accuracy and chronological order, making it a complete record of one’s life journey.

Characteristics of an Autobiography

Autobiographies are distinguished by their factual and in-depth content. They seek to give a whole picture of the author’s life, frequently highlighting noteworthy occasions, noteworthy individuals, and personal accomplishments.

Instead of going in-depth into individual events, this type of writing usually focuses on the larger picture of the author’s life....Continue reading

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[gabrielatsankovadesign]

Book trailer for the bulgarian edition of the bestseller book "Good girl, bad blood" by Holly Jackson.

[kiwi]

WE DID IT BOYS, I'm officially the colorist for the upcoming Taxi Ghost graphic novel by Sophie Escabasse!

[writingwithfolklore]

5 Things about working in a (small) publishing house that surprised me

My experiences definitely aren’t true of the entire industry. I work in a very small, very local publishing house as a marketing assistant, and I’m certain that you’d have a much different experience at Penguin Random House, or even another small house on the other side of the country. That being said, here’s five things that really surprised me about what I’ve seen from the industry so far…

1. Very few of the people who work in publishing are writers

Okay this was one of the biggest surprises but also kind of makes sense? Publishing is a lot about the business side of things—numbers and marketing strategies and event planning, etc. People who are talented in design and accounting and other essential pieces to book publishing aren’t necessarily good at or practiced writers, and not all people who love reading also love writing!

I guess this surprised me so much because I’ve never been a reader without being a writer, but we often actually rely on the author’s writing on their own works (summaries, bios, etc.) to populate the backs of books and other marketing. Including me, there are three writers in my entire office.

2. Big booksellers (think Indigo) release yearly cover palettes for book covers

When we’re deciding the colours for a book cover, one thing that goes into that consideration is actually the different palettes Indigo releases! They have different palettes for different sections they update every year. I imagine it’s to fit a certain look for their shelves for new releases, but it’s not something I had ever really thought about, or thought that they would care about!

3. On that topic—publishing houses don’t sell to readers

My first day in marketing, my manager told me, “you’d think we’re selling to readers” I did think that. She said, “we’re actually selling to bookstores and libraries, they sell to readers.” How the money works is booksellers buy our books to put on their shelf. Everything they don’t sell, they’re allowed to trade back for credit, so we want them to buy big upfront, and then sell big to readers. Every book they send back is inventory we can’t get rid of and a “free” book for them down the line, so we don’t want books to come back!

If you want to support authors and your favourite publishing houses, buy from local bookstores who can’t afford to keep underselling books on their shelves for as long as say Indigo. If you really want to support authors, check out their books from libraries (yes really). Libraries are great because they buy books from publishing houses and can use the same one book to get into the hands of several readers, (in Canada) authors get a small amount every time a book is checked out (up to a certain amount so that the library’s entire budget doesn’t go to one book/author). Often, an author’s largest cheque is from libraries.

Unfortunately in the States authors don’t get the same boon, but still supporting your local libraries is just as good as supporting your local indie bookstores!

4. Soo many people look at covers, and soo much goes into creating them

I’m not really a designer, so I’m certain this wouldn’t surprise those of you who actually do graphic design, but they seriously look at every single detail and how it will benefit or hurt the sales. The placement of blurbs, choice of fonts, colours, subtitles, even the placement of raindrops for a rainy background, everything is discussed and tested and tried several different ways. So yes, DO judge a book by its cover, we work so hard on making covers perfect for the audience we’re trying to reach.

5. Publishing houses don’t necessarily have in-house editors, publicity, or other roles

I had always assumed that every publishing house had its own editors and publicists and what not. That’s probably true for the bigger ones, but if you’re being published by a smaller one (which you may be for your debut) you may be working with freelance editors and publicists who work somewhat with your publishing house and also with others as well. We have one in-house publicist, and no editors!

I wouldn’t turn down a publishing house just because they use freelancers (our freelancers are amazing!) but it’s important that they’re upfront about it. Huge red flag if they say they have in-house editors and they don’t actually—I would pass on a publishing house that lies to you.

Any other questions you have about the industry I’ll try to answer!

[dracomorphism]

As of yesterday, The Internet Archive lost its appeal in the Hachette v. Internet Archive case. Over 500,000 books are at risk of permanent removal. It goes without saying how essential of a resource that The Internet Archive is. In the day and age where misinformation goes rapidly unchecked, and proper information is locked behind paywalls, we need to protect this platform.

Today, I ask that those who see this post sign and share this open letter for the Internet Archive.

As some of my friends and mutuals know, I love the humanities. I recently completed my BA in Anthropology with my senior project focusing on the importance of ethical practices in preservation. Free, accessible means of pursuing knowledge matters to me above all else.

I strongly urge that you do your part, and support The Internet Archive in its time of need.

[the-book-ferret]

Happy TEN YEARS to thebookferret tumblr!

[joytri]

bucket list item: buying every single one of the clothbound penguin classics ever made

[panimoonchild]

Russian culture is great just because they constantly erase literature and kill artists from the country that russians want to conquer

This photo speaks volumes 💔😭

Today, the Russians struck one of the largest printing complexes in Europe, the Factor-Druk in Kharkiv. "Kharkiv used to be the center of book publishing in Ukraine and remains so even under constant shelling. Every third book published in the country is printed by Factor-Druk," wrote the Sense bookstore chain. "This is one of the largest full-cycle printing complexes in Europe, so books from almost all Ukrainian publishers are printed there," Vivat Publishing House reported. ❗Since the beginning of the year, more than 700 libraries have been destroyed or vandalized in Ukraine.

[bloseroseone]

How to Start a Novel: A Step By Step Guide

Writing a novel can be likened to being at the foot of a mountain and gazing up at a cloud-covered summit. It’s thrilling, terrifying, and entirely attainable with the correct support. An engaging opening draws readers in and entices them to continue reading, setting the tone for the entire piece. Now let’s get started with this detailed guide to help you summit that mountain and get your novel off to a great start.

Step 1: Finding Your Idea

Brainstorming Techniques

A brilliant idea is the foundation of every great book. However, from where are these sparks coming? You may attempt freewriting, which entails writing nonstop for a predetermined amount of time without considering grammar or coherence. Or maybe you’re more of a mind mapper, where you arrange your ideas graphically. Remember the timeless “What if?” exercise? Ask hypothetical questions and see where your creativity leads you.

Evaluating Your Ideas

It’s important to assess your ideas as you begin a novel. Start by thinking about whether you find the idea intriguing and whether you can imagine it growing into a whole story.

Consider whether your intended audience will find your idea appealing. Consider how unique your idea is; while it’s acceptable to take ideas from previously published works, your story should offer a new viewpoint.

Finally, make sure your idea has enough substance to support a novel by outlining the key story points. This assessment procedure makes sure that the idea you select is worth your time and energy....Continue reading

[garadinervi]

Ho Chi Minh, (1943), Prison Diary, in Prison Diary, Translated by Dang the Binh, Foreign Languages Publishing House, Hanoi, 1972, p. 17

[gabrielatsankovadesign]

Design of a post for social media promoting the bulgarian edition of the bestseller book "Good girl, bad blood" by Holly Jackson.

[uwmspeccoll]

Decorative Plates

It's been awhile since we last posted something on the theme of the decorative arts, so I'm happy to have found this book—especially because it was mis-shelved in the stacks! This book is House and Garden's Book of Color Schemes, which contains "over two hundred color schemes and three hundred illustrations of halls, living rooms, dining rooms, bed chambers, sun rooms, roofs, garden rooms, kitchens and baths; the characteristic colors of each decorative period; how to select a color scheme, with unusual treatments for painted furniture and floors; a portfolio of crystal rooms and eight pages of unusual interiors in color." It was edited by long-time editor of House & Garden Richardson Wright (1887-1961) and Margaret McElroy, associate editor, and published by Condé Nast Publications, Inc. in 1929.

The book includes a large number of photographs of rooms, however, they are mostly in black and white—an unfortunate thing for a book about color! The promised eight color illustrations of rooms are not all present in our copy, but the five that are still in the book are shown here, alongside some of their black and white compatriots. I especially love the one titled "Tawny Yellow in Variety" that features a shocking amount of leopard print.

If you've read any of the posts I usually write, you know that I love a good binding—this one is a publisher's binding in a chartreuse-y yellow book cloth with art deco-style silver tooling featuring stars and leaves. Somebody took it upon themselves to write the publication date on the cover above the title—how thoughtful!

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-- Alice, Special Collections Department Manager

[hezekiahwakely]

Having a normal time reading House of Leaves (read: I am losing my marbles flipping through these pages upon pages of architectural digressions, trying to glean some meaning from them) when my eye caught on something.

ENHANCE

FLIP

ROBERT SMIRKE MENTION

[emprcaesar]

i’m totally normal about the fact that jon snow has never known a mothers love but if his mother was given the chance to love him he would’ve been loved until he was over flowing with it.

[teartra]

Due to the shortening of season 3, TOH crew decided to put Hunter close to Willow as much as possible