Recently, Dorrance authors have had book events close to Dorrance Publishing’s home of Pittsburgh. Four of the authors had the opportunity to have a book signing event at a Barnes & Noble in Greensburg, PA, southeast of Pittsburgh. All four…
There has never been a better time to become a published author! A recent survey by the Alliance of Independent authors showed that self-published authors earned more in income in 2022 compared to 2021. The survey of English-speaking authors…
We often hear that brick and mortar bookstores are disappearing. But that isn’t the case for these stores, who have stood the test of time to become some of the oldest bookstores in the United States! Check out the unique shops below. 1.)…
This week, we spotlight Dorrance author Terry Wells-Jones. Her book Reflections!: Looking in the Mirror is a memoir about her life. Born in the era of Jim Crow segregation, Terry Wells-Jones grew up in a small town in the Deep South. Through her…
When you think about publishing a book, chances are your first thought is a fictional novel or a nonfiction book such as an autobiography. But there are many types of books out there that you may not have thought about. We have published many unique…
Imagine: you have an idea for a novel or short story. You have mapped out your plot, and sketched out the world your characters will be living in. You have all of the details, except for one important thing – your characters’ names! If you are…
Did you know that 100 years ago, alcohol was illegal in the United States? The Prohibition Era refers to the period of time when the production and distribution of alcoholic beverages was illegal in the entire country. The Eighteenth Amendment to…
When you publish a book with Dorrance, we send a copy of your book to the Library of Congress. This is because the Library of Congress oversees the United States Copyright Office. After your book is printed, Dorrance will complete the online…
Prospective authors may wonder – what genre is my book? What even is genre, and why does it matter? Genre is a term given to categories of books. The word is derived from French, meaning “like” or “type.” It is a label that describes…
The first recorded author in history was a woman named Enheduanna, a high priestess of Mesopotamia. In the 23rd century BC, she served the ancient Mesopotamian city Ur. According to
