You’ve probably heard the famous saying, “a picture is worth a thousand words.”  This phrase is especially true when talking about the importance of illustrations in books. Though the words of your storyline are important, illustrations are…

A memoir is an account of a person’s personal life and experiences and is, in many ways, an autobiography. Sometimes, putting words to paper and writing about your own life can be a challenging yet therapeutic experience. Reliving certain moments…

To close out April, also known as National Poetry Month, we wanted to write a blog that would offer a newly published author tips on how to effectively promote their new poetry book. As with other genres, poetry books open up the door to a wide…

Publishing a book is an author’s dream come true. Whether your work is published as a traditional paper book or as an electronic version, otherwise known as an eBook, becoming a published author is a proud moment. Many people love the feel of a…

If seeing your name on the spine of a book has always been your dream, but writing a complete, polished manuscript is more the stuff of nightmares, there is another way to make it a reality. Sometimes people face countless obstacles that stand…

Best known for his poem The Raven, Edgar Allan Poe is a famed American author, poet, editor and literary critic. But, did you know that Poe didn’t take an easy path on the road to success? Like many newly published authors, Poe had to use his…

Every day at Dorrance Publishing, we have the great opportunity to work with writers from all over the world hoping to make their publishing dreams a reality. Our clients write books ranging from cookbooks to biographies, fiction to self-help and…

In previous blogs, we’ve offered tips on various ways to promote your book. Whether it was an interview, on the internet or at book events, there are plenty of promotion opportunities out there. Today, we want to keep in line with that theme and…