We have had a lot of queries recently from authors regarding the e-book format. The Troy Book Makers is planning to release its price list and processes during the month of January. In the meantime, here’s a brief article from the…
Struggling Writer, Take Heart
I always enjoy hearing stories about publishers who missed a big chance, gave a rotten rejection to a writer who went on to succeed. Many of us are familiar with JK Rowling’s rejections–12!–before someone finally saw Harry Potter as a…
Follow Up: PW Select
A few months ago I wrote a post about Publishers Weekly and their interest in tapping into the self-publishing market with “PW Select.” Here’s the link to their first reviews of non-fiction, self-published books. Covers look pretty good, with a…
Cigarette Vending Machine as Bookstore?
Picked up from Shelf Awareness this morning, have a look at these fabulously repurposed structures being used as bookstores. An Airsteam trailer, a cathedral, a former opera house, even an old cigarette vending machine! Click this link to see some…
Linotype: The Film (for the curious)
The first blog post from our new space…I’m kneeling on the floor in front of my computer (don’t have my chair yet) and very much liking the view of the Hudson River, the barrister bookcases filled with samples of the…
GeneaBloggers Interview
Genealogy is a fabulous recreational activity for many people. We recently spoke with Thomas MacEntee, the founder of the online genealogy resource center, Geneabloggers.com. Click here to read our interview. The Troy Book Makers offers a family history package. Check…
Ever Wonder How Ink is Made?
The Scholarly Kitchen recently ran a post and video showing how ink is made. “The post is dedicated to all craftspeople — photographers, editors, writers, designers, papermakers, typographers, videographers, and audio engineers — being asked to stretch and change by…
Wondering if you need professional editing?
Many people who come to the Troy Book Makers wonder whether or not they need an editor. People frequently don’t understand the different kinds of editing services available, such as developmental editing, copyediting, and proofreading. Here are some simple explanations…
D-I-Y Formatting and Typographic Sins
So, you’ve written your book, had it reviewed by friends, even paid to have it copyedited. But, as a passionate do-it-yourselfer, you’ve decided to format the text yourself and submit it to the printer as a print-ready PDF. It saves…
The Apostrophe
Ah, the apostrophe. So misunderstood. Have a look at this playful video and see how many people struggle with the right way to apply it. It’s the Apostrophe Song!