Behind the Scenes: Three Rejected Titles for Master Wings Publishing
We judge books by their covers, but perhaps even more so by their titles! Selecting the right title is a critical part of the creation of a book, and it can be a complex task. It’s not just about picking a catchy phrase, it’s also about capturing the heart and purpose of the story, grabbing attention, and accurately representing the themes of the work.
Behind the Book Cover of The Other Side of the Wire
October 2, 2020
In the publishing world, a book cover is a critical component to success. Compelling design makes a strong first impression before the audience even reads a single word. It sets the mood and takes the first swing at a sales pitch. The cover’s overall purpose is to give away just...
Book Club Questions for Harold Coyle’s Other Side of the Wire
August 7, 2020
When educator Tiffany P. picked up The Other Side of the Wire, she could not put it down. “I read it in one night because it was so gripping,” she wrote. “I felt like I was there, in that point in history.” Harold Coyle’s latest work...
Supplemental Reading for Other Side of the Wire
July 13, 2020
Master Wings Publishing recently released The Other Side of the Wire by Harold Coyle, a thought-provoking fictional novel that not only tells an empathetic transgender story, but also delivers on Coyle’s thorough research of the time period. The book is available for purchase here. With an extensive...
Interview with Harold Coyle, Author of The Other Side of the Wire
June 8, 2020
Harold Coyle broke into the literary scene with his techno-thriller novel Team Yankee in 1987, which quickly became a New York Times bestseller. “Coyle’s unusual skill as a novelist brings to life the realities of combat as very few writers are able to do. I found it absorbing, exciting, and...
Defendable, Accessible, Legible: The Value of Transcription with its Image Pairing in Nonfiction
April 9, 2020
What’s harder to read than a doctor’s shorthand? An 18th century doctor’s shorthand. When putting together a manuscript that prides itself on its selections of primary source reference material, the value of typing up handwritten items is clear.