Publishing Primer

Updated August 5, 2020 | Infoplease Staff

Have a novel, short story collection, or memoir that you want to publish, but not sure what steps to take? Check out our publishing features, including interviews with authors, a list of publishing dos and don'ts, the scoop on writing conferences and contests, writing tips, resources and more.

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Features

Read about other author experiences in publishing, get tips for preparing your manuscript, find writing conferences and contests, a history of publishing, and more.

• To Self-Publish or Not to Self-Publish
• Publishing Dos and Don'ts
• Writing Conferences & Retreats
• Writing Contests & Grants
• Publishing Timeline

Resources

Find writing help, publishing trends, bios of notable writers, and more

• A Concise Guide to Grammar and Style
• Writing Skills
• Plagiarism
• Easily Confused or Misused Words
• Ten Tips for Better Spelling
• Trends in Reading and Publishing
• National Poetry Month
• Poets on Poetry
• Notable Writers