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April 2019 Featured Title: Owning the Dash

By Emily Evans-Miller

Every month we feature a title we think really shines. This month’s featured title is Owning the Dash by Anthony C. Delauney, releasing [...]

March 2019 Featured Title: Line Change

By Emily Evans-Miller

Every month we feature a title we think really shines. This month’s featured title is Line Change by Matt Brown with Todd Civin, [...]

Important Terms to Know When Publishing Your Book

By Emily Evans-Miller

Publishing a book for the first time can feel like being thrown into the deep end without a life jacket. From the deadlines [...]

February 2019 Featured Title: Dads Know Best

By Emily Evans-Miller

Every month we feature a title we think really shines. This month’s featured title is Dads Know Best by John Luzzi and Don [...]

Honoring Black History Month

By Emily Evans-Miller

Here at Mascot Books, we’re proud to share the stories of a diverse set of authors, characters, and situations—it’s what makes publishing stronger. [...]

When Should I Publish My Book?

By Emily Evans-Miller

With contributions by Michelle Webber and Kristin Perry

Planning your release date (also called the publication date) can be tricky, especially for first-time authors. [...]

How To Create A Successful Crowdfunding Campaign

By Emily Evans-MillerWith Contributions by Kate McDaniel and Jess Cohn

Crowdfunding has been a game changer in the world of hybrid publishing. Where the cost of [...]

January 2019 Featured Title: As Many Reps As Possible

By Emily Evans-Miller

Every month we feature a title that we think really shines. This month’s featured title is As Many Reps As Possible by Jason Khalipa, [...]

Editor Spotlight: Kristin Clark Taylor

By Emily Evans-Miller

Here at Mascot, we think it’s high time to recognize the unsung heroes of the publishing community: illustrators and editors. We have an [...]

December 2018 Featured Title: Square One: A Simple Guide to a Balanced Life

Every month we feature a title that we think really shines. This month’s featured title is Square One: A Simple Guide to a Balanced Life [...]

How to Write Successful Back Cover Copy

By Emily Evans-Miller

Last week we talked about how to design a great front cover, but the dust jacket and back cover are some of the [...]

What Makes a Great Cover Design?

By Emily Evans-Miller

As much as we emphasize the importance of a book’s content, the cover is important as well. From typography, to photography or illustration, [...]