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Calling Out a White-Washed Industry: Systemic Racism and Inequity in Book Publishing
The publishing industry has historically exhibited discriminatory and systemic biases that have impacted marginalized individuals for decades, specifically BIPOC writers. Racial and cultural partiality heavily influences acquisitions in the literary world, and mainstream book writing and publishing practices have perpetuated stigmas and stereotypes against BIPOC. The underrepresentation, misrepresentation, and lack of access to equal opportunities have contributed to a sense of gatekeeping that makes it difficult for marginalized writers to seek equity. Instead, they’re expected to accept inadequate opportunities that undervalue their assets.
Seven Types of Vision Boards for Authors to Kickstart Their Writing
Vision boards are powerful tools for authors, offering inspiration and motivation throughout the writing process. Whether crafted on paper or digitally using platforms like Canva, they aid in outlining and visualizing character profiles, settings, plot outlines, and themes. Bring your book ideas to fruition with greater clarity and purpose, supported by the diverse types of vision boards available to you in this blog.
Create a Vision Board for Your Book Using Canva
Canva is a versatile platform to create various types of vision boards. It’s user-friendly with extensive design resources, making it easy for you to bring your vision to life and stay inspired throughout your writing journey. Learn how to create an author vision board using Canva along with tips for what you can include.
Why You Need to Build an Audience Without Social Media: 5 Alternative Strategies for Growth
Spoiler alert: You don’t own our social media pages on Facebook and Instagram. Meta does. If they decide to pull your access to their platforms, they have every right to do so—and bye-bye goes your content (and followership). With one wave of their magic wand, all the work you’ve put into cultivating community and producing quality content could be ripped from under you. Here’s what to do instead.
The First Author in Recorded History is a Woman: Meet Sumerian Priestess, Enheduanna
Enheduanna (2285-2250 BCE) is a hidden woman in history. Not only is she the first-known author and poet on record, but she’s also the daughter of Sargon The Great, one of the first people in history to rule over an empire (The Akkadian Empire).
Where Do You Start When You Have an Idea for a Book?
If you’ve got a killer book idea, you might be thinking it’s time to start outlining it, or, if you’re a pantser, getting some of those ideas written out on the page. Before you do that, there are some critical things you should consider to refine your book idea into a solid concept you can outline and write.
How to Write a Query Letter: Top 10 Questions Answered
Crafting an effective query letter is to capture the attention of potential literary agents who might be interested in representing your book in the literary market. A well-written query increases the likelihood of securing representation and navigating the publishing industry successfully. We’re answering the top 10 questions we get asked about writing and sending query letters.
10 Books By Black Women Authors You Should Be Reading
We’re diving into the most fiercely written books in a variety of genres by contemporary Black women authors that we’ve read over the past year. This book list is important to us because it features a diverse range of voices and narratives that explore various aspects of the Black experience, both within the United States and beyond. Each title plays a role in Black history and culture, highlighting unique characters with experiences that reflect on the impact of systemic injustice and the Black identity.
120 Years of Poetry: 16 Influential Black Women Poets From Then to Now
We’re highlighting 120 years of Black women excellence in poetry and literature, showcasing famous Black women poets whose work has left its mark on the literary, and political, world. Each of these women has used their poetry, essays, and spoken word to create a lasting impact on the awareness and advocacy of the Black experience—and for women overall.
Why We’re Saying Goodbye to Amazon KDP Services
We're a platform founded on promoting independent women authors at the forefront of publishing and supporting the amplification of diverse voices. We value advocating for equity in the industry by proving that writing and publishing a book is an achievable goal for all individuals who desire this path. This includes avoiding interactions and collaborations with markets that do not favor independent authors and publishers.
Our Galaxy Publishing Announces New Donation Initiative: Dorill X Venus Rising
Venus Rising: Musings & Lore from Women Writers is a multi-genre anthology by over 50 women around the world produced by Our Galaxy Publishing. 100% of the proceeds go to Dorill Initiative, a New York City-based non-profit promoting the creative arts for underprivileged youth.
Who Is Our Galaxy Publishing?
Our Galaxy Publishing was established in 2020 by two New York City-based best friends of 20+ years who went from stoop kids to co-founders in pursuit of the amplification of women's voices in writing and publishing. It is now an all-in-one solution for writing and book publishing services for those seeking to self-publish or find a literary agent to traditionally publish.
Venus Rising is a #1 New Release
Venus Rising: Musings & Lore from Women Writers is a multi-genre anthology of over 50 women writers around the globe produced by Our Galaxy Publishing.
Tainted Lionheart is Readers’ Favorite 2021 Gold Medal Winner
Tainted Lionheart by Christine Weimer is 2021 Readers’ Favorite Gold Medal Award Winner in the Romance/Love Poetry category.