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How to Publish a Poetry Book: What Every Poet Needs to Know
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How to Publish a Poetry Book: What Every Poet Needs to Know

Publishing poetry comes with unique challenges, whether you're aiming for a traditional publishing deal or self-publishing your collection. Traditional routes often require an agent or submitting to small presses, while self-publishing offers creative freedom but demands more personal effort. This blog explores both paths, offering tips for manuscript preparation, cover design, formatting, and marketing strategies. Whether you’re seeking recognition or creative control, understanding the landscape of poetry publishing is essential. Learn how to make informed choices about the best route for your work, build your platform, and get your poetry into the world.

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Why Publishing Poetry Books Is Harder Than Other Genres—But No Less Worth It
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Why Publishing Poetry Books Is Harder Than Other Genres—But No Less Worth It

Publishing poetry is often seen as a challenge—but that doesn’t make it any less worthwhile. In a market that undervalues lyricism, vulnerability, and truth-telling, poets are frequently told their work is too niche or unmarketable. This blog dives into why poetry faces more barriers than other genres, from industry biases to lack of infrastructure, and how marginalized poets are often excluded from traditional pathways. Still, poetry remains one of the most powerful forms of expression—and it deserves to be published. Whether you’re navigating the contest circuit, querying indie presses, or self-publishing your first book, this piece offers insight, encouragement, and real talk about what it takes to get your work into the world.

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A Writer’s Guide to Publishing Lingo: 33 Terms Every Author Needs to Know
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A Writer’s Guide to Publishing Lingo: 33 Terms Every Author Needs to Know

Understanding publishing lingo is essential for any writer preparing to publish a book. This guide covers 33 key terms—from royalties and advances to literary agents and self-publishing platforms—giving you the foundational knowledge you need to make informed decisions. Whether you’re pursuing traditional publishing or going independent, this article helps demystify industry jargon so you can advocate for yourself, communicate clearly with professionals, and move through the publishing process with confidence.

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10 Tips for Navigating the Publishing Process Without Losing Your Sanity (Mostly)
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10 Tips for Navigating the Publishing Process Without Losing Your Sanity (Mostly)

Publishing a book can feel like a chaotic, confusing ride—but it doesn’t have to be. This blog offers 10 real-world tips to help writers navigate the ups and downs of the publishing process with more clarity and less stress. From understanding your publishing options to building your platform and protecting your energy, these insights are grounded in experience and written with heart. Whether you’re querying agents or self-publishing, this guide is here to help you stay focused, informed, and (mostly) sane.

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Seven Types of Vision Boards for Authors to Kickstart Their Writing
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Seven Types of Vision Boards for Authors to Kickstart Their Writing

Vision boards are powerful tools for authors to clarify their stories, stay inspired, and bring book ideas to life. Explore seven creative approaches—like character boards, setting mood boards, and manifestation maps—that support both storytelling and structure. Use them to stay grounded in your creative vision, organize your thoughts, and energize your writing process.

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Create a Vision Board for Your Book Using Canva
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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.

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How to Write a Query Letter: Top 10 Questions Answered
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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.

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Who Is Our Galaxy Publishing?
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Who Is Our Galaxy Publishing?

Our Galaxy Publishing was established 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.

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