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Exploring the Divide: Self-Publishing vs. Traditional Publishing
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Choosing between self-publishing and traditional publishing requires careful consideration of your goals, resources, and priorities as an author. While traditional publishing offers prestige and wider distribution, self-publishing provides creative freedom and potentially higher royalties. Ultimately, the decision should align with your vision for your book and your willingness to take on various responsibilities along the publishing journey. Remember that both paths have their merits, and success can be achieved through dedication, hard work, and a deep understanding of the publishing landscape.
Friend Read Friday featuring Olivia Lauren's Olivia Travels
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Bridging the gaps between literacy and culture, Erica invited authors, Dr. Melissa-Sue John and her daughter, Olivia Lauren John to read Olivia Lauren’s Olivia Travels: A Guide to Modes of Transportation.
As seen on NBC: Imani Ariana
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On February 16, 2021, our kid author, Imani Ariana was featured on NBC CT as an inspirational kid author. Only 12 years old author, but she published two books: Disco Balls of the Universe and The Golden Life of Sally Sunflower with one soon to be released! She loves STEM so her books cover related topics. She has sold over 1000 books in 2020. She is also the founder of Love of Literature Book Club. Imani hopes to build a community of children who enjoy reading and socializing to discover the world of fun through literature. This was not Imani’s...
Hartford Public Library presents Hartford LIT All things Lit Live!
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Our very own Melissa-Sue John. Ph.D. will be among one of the panelists in the Where Publishers & Writers Meet at the Hartford LIT All things lit event on Sept 19, 2020, at 1030am.
Black History Month at Stetson Public Library
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Writer Lucy Gellman from the Arts Council Greater New Haven interviewed Melissa-Sue John and Olivia Lauren John on Wednesday, February 26th at Visual Literacy, a one-night artist and vendor showcase at the Stetson Branch Library on Dixwell Avenue. She writes, "Melissa-Sue John was tired of books that didn’t reflect the two Black girls she had at home. Her daughters, Olivia Lauren and Alyssa Simone, were both budding writers. So the three of them did the only reasonable thing there was to do: they founded a publishing house to tell their own stories." After describing all the other artists at the event, she continues, "The Johns greeted...