If you believe that publishing your own material is hard, think again. Nowadays, self-publishing has made the entire book publishing journey much easier. In particular, digital tools have enabled authors and publishers to find easy and stress-free ways of making their dreams a reality. Whether you’re looking to publish your first book or set up…
Whoever said that self-publishing was easy didn’t get the full picture. Self-publishing has many moving parts that it can be quite difficult at times to get everything working in sync properly. That’s why lots of folks try self-publishing a try but give up on it quite quickly. The reason for this is because they are…
Some of the most successful authors in history have made a killing through publishing a book series. Sagas like Game of Thrones and Twilight have enjoyed massive success throughout the world. These series tell a story that exceeds the scope of a single tome. That’s why the story needs to be split up into various…
KDP Select is a relatively new feature offered by the Kindle bookstore. It is a great option for those authors and publishers that are new to the scene or don’t publish very much. KDP Select is an optional service for any book that’s already in the Kindle Store. It is intended to help boost readership…
In today’s online publishing landscape, it’s a good idea to become familiar with all the options available to you. That’s why veteran authors and publishers have turned to IngramSpark to assist them with their publishing needs. So, what is IngramSpark? This is a print-to-order (POD) service that gives authors and publishers the opportunity to print…
No one likes a negative. That goes without saying. But they are inevitable. Even if we try our best to do a good job, there’s not much you can do to control what others think and write. If you try to stonewall the issue by blocking comments on your posts, you’ll just upset well-intended folks.…
When it comes to your book gaining traction, the biggest question mark lies in reader reviews. As such, you might ask yourself, “are reviews really that important?” The short answer is yes. Yes, reviews are really that important. Now, it should also be noted that they are not the end-all and be all. Just because…
Readers generally notice book covers first. They usually take in the visual stimulus that comes from the graphic elements of the cover. But what happens after that? Readers need to know more about a book before picking it up. Even if the book is free to read, there has to be something that compels them…
Books are like food. If it looks good, you’re tempted to try it. If it doesn’t look too good, you might pass. Now, that doesn’t mean that just because it looks good it will be good. What it means is that if you a bad look may turn folks off. That would lead them to…
When it comes to self-publishing, there are a number of options to choose from. If you thought that Amazon Kindle was your only choice, then you will be relieved to find that there are plenty of alternatives out there. The best part is that you don’t have to marry any of them. You can choose…
