by Martina E. Faulkner, IOM Founder Randy Scobey is the author of WHY: A Memoir, a book which documents his journey from birth to the present and includes a history of abuse, betrayal, lies, and brainwashing. Randy’s story is unique,…
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The Editorial Process
by Winter Murray Since starting as an intern at IOM in January of 2021, my understanding of how to approach editing manuscripts has undergone a lot of growth. In my job as a tutor at my university’s writing center, my…
How to Choose a Children’s Book Font
by Winter Murray For many people, it comes as a surprise to learn how complex children’s books are. There are factors you have to consider, such as the age of the reader and the style of the illustrations, that just…
Designing a Book Cover
by Winter Murray During my internship at IOM, I got to be involved in the cover design process for books from genres ranging from self-help to memoir to children’s books. These genres may sound very different, but to my surprise,…
IOM Family Values
by Winter Murray When I started as an intern at IOM, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. As a college student majoring in psychology, I hadn’t exactly had any experience in the publishing industry. In the intervening months, I’ve…
A History of the Publishing Industry
by Isabelle Paquette The history of publishing around the world can be characterized by a close interplay between social change and innovation of technology. Publishing any material not only depends on the inventions of writing, paper, and printing, but also…
Writer vs. Editor Feedback
by Martina E. Faulkner Over the years, one of the most fascinating things I’ve learned is the importance of being discerning in asking for feedback. Each time I have completed a manuscript, I have sent it to a select group…