The Ballast Blog: Your Guide to the Publishing Journey

Can (Should) I Sign with a Publisher Before My Manuscript Is Complete?

(Hint: Yes. And Yes.)
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Publishing Paths Demystified.

Many people dream of publishing a book. But turning that dream into a reality can seem daunting. Where do you start? Fortunately, today’s publishing landscape provides a variety of ways for authors to get their books into the hands of readers.
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Yes, You Do Need an Email List. Here’s Why.

If you are planning to publish a book you hope to sell, there’s one marketing tool you mustn’t ignore.
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Disrupting the Publishing Industry.

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Production Editor Journey Mathewson Helps Get Your Book Ready to Publish

As a production editor, many authors will be familiar with Journey...
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Your Ballast Books Editing Team: Meet Emma Sherk

Emma Sherk is a production and editorial assistant on the Ballast team who has the pleasure of working on everything from heavy-hitting memoirs to board books for...
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