Why using downtime to work on your book can plant the seeds for the future success of your business If you are a business owner and have been on the fence, deciding whether or not to write a book, or even if you are in the middle of writing one but have lost motivation to
How Publishers Censor Your Words Once you’ve finished your manuscript and you’ve submitted it to your publisher they will begin working on the editing process. Depending on what type of publisher you are working with, they may give you back a completely different manuscript that doesn’t resemble what you submitted in the first place. Each
Why Your Business Needs to be B Corp Certified There is a growing need for businesses to be more diverse and accountable for the treatment of their customers. Customers and potential employees want to know that the business they are supporting is one that supports their communities, is making a positive impact on the environment,
Top 4 Ways to Push Through Author Fatigue Writing a book is a long and emotional process that can take months or even years to finish depending on how much time you dedicate to writing your book. When you’re in the thick of it, you may start to feel overwhelmed about the amount of pages
Impact through Supplier diversity—What is it and why is it important to PYP? What is Supplier Diversity? Supplier diversity refers to support for and use of diversely owned and operated businesses. These are small businesses, women owned businesses, minority owned businesses, etc. Any business that is owned and operated by marginalized or underprivileged people is
How Writing a Book Can Elevate Your Brand and Your Business Whichever method you use to publish your book, be it traditional, hybrid, or self-publishing, having it done right can make your name and your business stand out from the rest. As long as the book is edited and marketed properly, you will see positive
The difference between a Hybrid Publisher and a Vanity Publisher A vanity publisher, also known as a subsidiary publisher, is a publisher that requires the author to front the cost of publishing but the publisher doesn’t make any money from the publication of your book. Vanity publishers can vary widely in terms of the quality
Four Benefits of Using a Small Press/Independent Publisher Deciding which publishing route that you want to take is a hard decision with each option having their own pros and cons. While traditional, big name publishers provide an opportunity to reach a large audience, getting your foot in the door is hard. Even if you are
5 Ways to Handle Emotional Overwhelm as an Author When writing about your personal experiences, there may be unexpected emotions that well and build up inside you. Even things that you think wouldn’t have an emotional impact on you can bring about an emotional response when you write. Emotions can overwhelm you when you are
Why Your Writing Needs to be at the Intersection of These Four Things Whether you are writing a book, a blog post, or an article, four things need to be at the center of your writing: purpose, mission, passion, and impact. Having these four components at the forefront of your mind while you write will
