Read notes and musings from Nicole Schroeder, offering an inside look at the magazine's direction, themes, and the decision-making process behind what makes it to print.
Goals and Dreams I’m a dreamer. I have a list a mile-long of books I want to write, places I want to visit, and ideas I want to chase. Sure, some of them are byproducts of Shiny Bright Object Syndrome, but many of them are things I’ve been...
“It’s delightful when your imaginations come true, isn’t it?”L. M. Montgomery Our books are the products of our imaginations, and though the stories within may not come to life, we can still hold our books in our hands, feel the tangible proof of what our minds have...
Life is a daring adventure or nothing at all. - Helen Keller There comes a point in an author’s career when they need to be daring. For most of us, publishing the first book is our first bold step. But after that, we face the decisions of going full...
“All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.” - Walt Disney You’ve written your book, edited it until it shines, and now you’re ready to send it out into the world. But how? What retailers should you use? What do all the...
For the last four issues we have helped you get your manuscript to be its best version. Now, it's time to decide how you are going to release that manuscript into the world as your book. In this issue, we look at your distribution options—from all the...
Editing can be a daunting part of the writing process. Whether a critique partner, beta readers, or an editor, it’s the first time eyes other than yours are seeing your story. Knowing what kind of editor you need and how to find one can be overwhelming. But the process...
