Dorrance Publishing Blog: Tips for Writers & Authors https://www.dorrancepublishing.com/blog/ Hybrid Book Publishing for Independent Authors Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:07:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 https://www.dorrancepublishing.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/dorrance_logo_favicon-150x150.png Dorrance Publishing Blog: Tips for Writers & Authors https://www.dorrancepublishing.com/blog/ 32 32 Spooky Stories & Fall Reads: Discover Books by Dorrance Authors https://www.dorrancepublishing.com/spooky-stories-fall-reads-discover-books-by-dorrance-authors/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:46:33 +0000 https://www.dorrancepublishing.com/?p=10480 Spooky Stories & Fall Reads: Discover Books by Dorrance Authors Written by Zane Troxell, with book descriptions by the Dorrance Editorial Team. It’s almost Halloween! Whether you’re searching for tales of heroic witches, inexplicable mysteries,...

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]]> Hybrid Publishing vs Self Publishing vs Traditional Publishing https://www.dorrancepublishing.com/hybrid-publishing-vs-self-publishing-vs-traditional-publishing/ Tue, 13 Oct 2026 15:51:38 +0000 https://www.dorrancepublishing.com/?p=10437 You’ve spent months developing your characters, organizing your ideas, or putting your experiences into words. Now comes another important decision: how will you publish your book? Hybrid publishing, self-publishing, and traditional publishing...

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]]> 37 Years in the Making: Dorrance Author Rodney Phillips Brings Dissension to Life https://www.dorrancepublishing.com/37-years-in-the-making-dorrance-author-rodney-phillips-brings-dissension-to-life/ Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:47:33 +0000 https://www.dorrancepublishing.com/?p=10360 At 19 years old, Rodney Phillips began writing a story during quiet moments at a furniture store in Pittsburgh. He used whatever paper was available, including the backs of furniture layaway cards. As his ideas developed, he moved to notebooks and...

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]]> How Much Does It Cost to Write a Book https://www.dorrancepublishing.com/how-much-does-it-cost-to-write-a-book/ Tue, 06 Oct 2026 17:52:35 +0000 https://www.dorrancepublishing.com/?p=9876 You have an idea for a book. Maybe it’s a story you’ve imagined for years, a collection of family memories, or something you’ve learned that you want to share. Before you begin, one practical question may come to mind: How much does it cost to...

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]]> Beyond the Cover: How Book Metadata Helps Potential Readers Find Your Book https://www.dorrancepublishing.com/beyond-the-cover-how-book-metadata-helps-potential-readers-find-your-book/ Fri, 02 Oct 2026 15:06:35 +0000 https://www.dorrancepublishing.com/?p=9867 When authors think about publishing a book, they often focus on the manuscript, cover design, and final printed copy. These elements are important, but another part of the publishing process can influence how readers discover and understand a book:...

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]]> Ready to Submit Your Manuscript https://www.dorrancepublishing.com/ready-to-submit-your-manuscript/ Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:19:21 +0000 https://www.dorrancepublishing.com/?p=9815 What authors can expect after sending their work to Dorrance Publishing Completing a manuscript is an important accomplishment. Whether you have written a novel, memoir, children's book, collection of poetry, or nonfiction work, submitting it for...

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]]> Beyond the Book https://www.dorrancepublishing.com/beyond-the-book/ Mon, 21 Sep 2026 18:27:12 +0000 https://www.dorrancepublishing.com/?p=9713 How Authors Can Connect With Readers and Grow Their Potential Audience Publishing a book is an exciting achievement, but an author's journey does not end when the final page is printed. In many ways, publication is just the beginning. Once your book...

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]]> Bring the Heat: Share the Story That Has Been Burning Inside You https://www.dorrancepublishing.com/bring-the-heat-share-the-story-that-has-been-burning-inside-you/ Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:42:02 +0000 https://www.dorrancepublishing.com/?p=9634 Every book begins with a spark. It might be a memorable scene, a powerful message, a personal experience, or a character who refuses to leave your imagination. Sometimes that spark grows quickly. Other times, it stays quietly in the background,...

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]]> Author Spotlight: Angelo Molino Explores the World of Music Therapy https://www.dorrancepublishing.com/author-spotlight-angelo-molino-explores-the-world-of-music-therapy/ Thu, 10 Sep 2026 18:39:29 +0000 https://dev.dorrancepublishing.com/?p=9112 Music has the power to bring people together, awaken memories, and influence how we feel. In Music Therapy: A Look Into the World of Healing Sound, author Angelo Molino explores how music can also become part of a therapeutic approach to well-being....

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]]> “I Don’t Have a Manuscript Yet.” Can Dorrance Publishing Still Help? https://www.dorrancepublishing.com/i-dont-have-a-manuscript-yet-can-dorrance-publishing-still-help/ Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:46:58 +0000 https://dev.dorrancepublishing.com/?p=9074 Many aspiring authors believe they need a finished manuscript before contacting a publishing company. But what if you only have an idea, a collection of notes, a partial draft, or a story you have been carrying with you for years? You are not alone....

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