Shop Talk
Should I Self-Publish My Romance Novel?
For our Romance Week series, Bryn Donovan breaks down the pros and cons of self publishing as a romance writer.
What Is Book Production?
A roundtable discussion with the production department of Catapult books.
Interning In the Publishing Industry
A roundtable discussion with Catapult’s current and past interns.
How to Get Your Book on TikTok
The algorithmic behemoth can cause any book at any time to have a viral moment, selling out and back-ordering titles in mere days.
How to Build Your Author Newsletter
If you’re an author trying to promote your work, an email newsletter one of the most effective tools in your arsenal. Here’s a guide to get you started.
How Do You Publicize a Book?
A roundtable discussion with Catapult’s publicity team.
How Do You Publish a Book In Translation?
A roundtable discussion with Brenda Lozano, Kendall Storey, and Heather Cleary on why translation is essential to the literary landscape.
How Not to Lose Money as a Published Author
Writers are under increasing pressure to spend their own money while promoting their books, even if their book is published by a Big Four publishing house.
Writing a Cover Letter for a Job in the Publishing Industry
For Application Week, Catapult staffers share some of their old cover letters in hopes of providing insight into applying for positions in the writing world.
A Person of Color’s Guide to Navigating Writing Residencies
For our Application Week series, Hannah Bae writes about applying to and attending writing residencies as a person of color—along with tips from about ten other writers who identify as BIPOC.