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Ten Steps to Take Before Publishing a Book

A practical guide to book launch preparation, offering a clear book launch checklist with ten essential steps to take before your book comes out.

Inside Gunocracy: Historian Christopher B. Strain on America’s Mass Shooting Crisis

The State of University Publishing in 2025

Explore the state of university publishing in 2025 amid political pressure, constraints, and barriers shaping the future of academic publishing.

The Main Types of Nonfiction Publishers

Whether you’re choosing between an academic or trade publisher, this post breaks down the main types of nonfiction publishers—both small and large—to help you determine which option is best for you.

Why Now Is the Right Time to Publish a Leadership Book

Uncertain times present opportunities for thought-leadership writing.

The Most Common Problems with Academic Presses

We spoke with several authors who have had bad experiences with academic publishing and compiled a breakdown of their horror stories and common discontents.

What Types of Authors Should Publish with Flatpage?

Submitting a nonfiction book proposal? Learn the essential qualities Flatpage publishing seeks in authors and their projects.

How to Identify AI-Written Texts: A Practical Guide

Practical tips to help readers of all kinds identify AI-generated writing.

How to Work with a Professional Indexer: A Guide for Academic Authors

What first-time academic authors need to know about working with a professional indexer: when to hire, what to provide, and why the index matters.