What 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?
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Christina E. Boys
Jun 12, 20202 min read
5 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
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Christina E. Boys
Mar 10, 20205 min read
How BISAC Codes Can Help Your Book
BISAC codes are a way to establish the categories for your book, and understanding how they work will help you find the right readers.
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Christina E. Boys
Feb 10, 20202 min read
How to Add Your Local Library to Goodreads
Did 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-
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Christina E. Boys
Jul 24, 20193 min read
How Editors Acquire Books
The process for acquiring a book varies by publisher, but here are the typical stages involved once an editor receives your book proposal.
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Christina E. Boys
Jun 17, 20193 min read
Book Trend Echoes
Recently 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...
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Christina E. Boys
Mar 25, 20193 min read
What You May Have Never Noticed About the Books on Your Shelves
Pull any published book off your shelf and look at the number of pages. Not just the numbered pages, account for what number the numbered...
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Christina E. Boys
Jan 28, 20193 min read
A Serial Debate
Recently, 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...
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Christina E. Boys
Nov 16, 20183 min read
Would 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...
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Christina E. Boys
Oct 16, 20183 min read
Spilling Your Emotions All Over the Page
As an unapologetic bibliophile, I tend to accumulate books at an alarming rate. At some point, I obtained a stack of vintage Harlequin...
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Christina E. Boys
Oct 9, 20182 min read
Random Old Books
Lately, I’ve become particularly interested in old books. I like how they provide an unfiltered snapshot of another time. Not long ago, I...
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Christina E. Boys
Oct 2, 20183 min read
Insider Tips on Getting Published: Author Qualifications
The 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...
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