Dorrance Publishing https://www.dorrancepublishing.com/ Hybrid Book Publishing for Independent Authors Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:30:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 https://www.dorrancepublishing.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/dorrance_logo_favicon-150x150.png Dorrance Publishing https://www.dorrancepublishing.com/ 32 32 Why Choose Hybrid Publishing? https://www.dorrancepublishing.com/why-choose-hybrid-publishing/ Wed, 04 Nov 2026 15:37:39 +0000 https://www.dorrancepublishing.com/?p=10516 We live in a golden age of book publishing. From the big three publishers to Amazon KDP to selling books through TikTok Shop, it seems like there are just as many ways to get your work into...

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]]> Nine Dorrance Publishing Writing Prompts to Try Out This Fall https://www.dorrancepublishing.com/nine-dorrance-publishing-writing-prompts/ Thu, 29 Oct 2026 15:38:18 +0000 https://www.dorrancepublishing.com/?p=10758 Fall is the perfect time to focus on your writing projects. Whether it be the autumn colors adorning the trees, sightings of migrating birds and scavenging squirrels, or the spooky decorations everywhere you look, there’s bound to be something that strikes inspiration during this time of year.

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]]> Print on Demand Books https://www.dorrancepublishing.com/print-on-demand-books/ Thu, 29 Oct 2026 02:50:39 +0000 https://www.dorrancepublishing.com/?p=10752 You have spent months, perhaps years, working on your manuscript. Now you are imagining something beyond the document on your screen: a finished book you can hold, share, and introduce to readers. But does getting there mean ordering hundreds of...

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]]> Can I Publish a Book Without an Agent? https://www.dorrancepublishing.com/can-i-publish-a-book-without-an-agent/ Fri, 23 Oct 2026 18:33:34 +0000 https://www.dorrancepublishing.com/?p=10555 A practical guide to publishing paths that do not require literary representation . Many aspiring authors assume that finding a literary agent is a required step toward becoming a published author. While an agent can be helpful in certain parts of...

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]]> 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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