Christina E. BoysMar 9, 20223 min readWhat Does “Running Numbers” Mean?you may have heard that an editor is “running numbers.” That's a good thing, but what exactly does it mean?
Christina E. BoysJun 12, 20202 min read5 Reasons Book Editors Pass (That Have Nothing to Do with You)rejection can be based on many reasons, and often it has nothing to do with your writing. Here are five reasons an editor might pass
Christina E. BoysMar 10, 20205 min readHow BISAC Codes Can Help Your BookBISAC codes are a way to establish the categories for your book, and understanding how they work will help you find the right readers.
Christina E. BoysFeb 10, 20202 min readHow to Add Your Local Library to GoodreadsDid you know you can add your local library to Goodreads to let you instantly see if they have the book you want to read? Here's a step-by-
Christina E. BoysJul 24, 20193 min readHow Editors Acquire BooksThe process for acquiring a book varies by publisher, but here are the typical stages involved once an editor receives your book proposal.
Christina E. BoysJun 17, 20193 min readBook Trend EchoesRecently I came across a post on BookBub’s blog titled “23 Books That Will Have Your Book Club Talking All Summer Long.” As I skimmed...
Christina E. BoysMar 25, 20193 min readWhat You May Have Never Noticed About the Books on Your ShelvesPull any published book off your shelf and look at the number of pages. Not just the numbered pages, account for what number the numbered...
Christina E. BoysJan 28, 20193 min readA Serial DebateRecently, I received a message from a friend asking me to settle a debate at her office. What’s interesting is this is not the first time...
Christina E. BoysNov 16, 20183 min readWould You Autocomplete Your Novel?A few months ago, a new feature appeared on my e-mail—autocomplete. I’ll start typing, and it will suggest the rest. It’s certainly a way...
Christina E. BoysOct 16, 20183 min readSpilling Your Emotions All Over the PageAs an unapologetic bibliophile, I tend to accumulate books at an alarming rate. At some point, I obtained a stack of vintage Harlequin...
Christina E. BoysOct 9, 20182 min readRandom Old BooksLately, I’ve become particularly interested in old books. I like how they provide an unfiltered snapshot of another time. Not long ago, I...
Christina E. BoysOct 2, 20183 min readInsider Tips on Getting Published: Author QualificationsThe first book I ever acquired was called A Dab of Dickens and a Touch of Twain by Elliot Engel. Dr. Engel was a college English...