MSI Press Blog

It is Tuesday. Monday's madness is over, and Wednesday will take us over the hump, so Tuesday it is--for some serious discussion with authors. Tuesday talks mean to address authors in waiting and self-published authors who would like to go a more traditional route or who would at least like to take their steps with a publisher by their side. This week we take a small step aside and focus on a narrow topic, one for authors of books on neurodiversity. The question is how to get these books discovered. Here are some suggestions. Hoping they will have some authors. 📚 Optimize Metadata & Keywords Use inclusive, specific terms like neurodiversity , ADHD , autism , OCD , executive function , and creative cognition in book descriptions and tags. Include emotional or experiential keywords: resilience , focus , pattern recognition , creative energy , lived experience . 🌐 Leverage Niche Communities Share excerpts or author interviews in neurodivergent-friendly forums (e.g., Reddit...

  Today's shared blog post comes from Franki Bagdade, author of the award-winning book,  I Love My Kids, But I Don't Always Like Them . Franki shares  neurodiverse family travel times . Just in time for Memorial Day Weekend. For more posts by and about Franki, click  HERE . Book Description: Selected as Independent Authors' Network Book of the Year as the Outstanding Parenting Book and winner of the Literary Titan Gold Award, I Love My Kids, But I Don't Always Like Them, is the ultimate survival guide for parents living through one of the strangest times in history. This " how to guide" will support you even if you are exhausted and burnt out in improving your child(ren)'s behavior. Written by an expert with 20 years of experience in behavioral observation in the classroom, in overnight camp, and more. Franki's storyteller cadence helps the book to read as if it's a casual conversation and pep talk between two parents over coffee. Franki is raw, au...

  April is Autism Awareness Month, a time to honor and support individuals on the autism spectrum, their families, and the countless advocates working to raise awareness and foster acceptance. This month is a reminder that autism, or more accurately, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is not a singular experience. It’s a spectrum, a diverse range of traits and characteristics that affect individuals in unique ways. What Is Autism? Autism is a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition that affects how a person experiences the world around them. While it is often characterized by differences in social communication, repetitive behaviors, and intense focus on specific interests, no two individuals with autism are alike. Each person on the spectrum has their own strengths, challenges, and ways of navigating life. Some may require significant support in their daily lives, while others may lead independent, successful careers. Many individuals with autism have extraordinary abilities or talents...