CEB Editorial Services

you may have heard that an editor is “running numbers.” That's a good thing, but what exactly does it mean?

rejection can be based on many reasons, and often it has nothing to do with your writing. Here are five reasons an editor might pass

BISAC codes are a way to establish the categories for your book, and understanding how they work will help you find the right readers.

Did you know you can add your local library to Goodreads to let you instantly see if they have the book you want to read? Here's a step-by-

The process for acquiring a book varies by publisher, but here are the typical stages involved once an editor receives your book proposal.

Recently I came across a post on BookBub’s blog titled “23 Books That Will Have Your Book Club Talking All Summer Long.” As I skimmed...

Pull any published book off your shelf and look at the number of pages. Not just the numbered pages, account for what number the numbered...

Recently, I received a message from a friend asking me to settle a debate at her office. What’s interesting is this is not the first time...

A few months ago, a new feature appeared on my e-mail—autocomplete. I’ll start typing, and it will suggest the rest. It’s certainly a way...

As an unapologetic bibliophile, I tend to accumulate books at an alarming rate. At some point, I obtained a stack of vintage Harlequin...

Lately, I’ve become particularly interested in old books. I like how they provide an unfiltered snapshot of another time. Not long ago, I...

The first book I ever acquired was called A Dab of Dickens and a Touch of Twain by Elliot Engel. Dr. Engel was a college English...