Professionals and scholars often have to compete for valuable publishing space. Traditional publications such as journals and magazines can only publish so many papers in every edition. As such, they need to be quite selective in the works they publish. Additionally, traditional publishing companies are often quite judicious in the books they select for publication.…
Critics of self-publishing argue that self-published books lack quality. While it is true that some self-published books leave much to be desired, the truth is that many others are the result of years and hard work by their authors. In the academic world, there’s even more scrutiny. Critics often look down on self-published books, somehow…
Academic books can be quite challenging to publish. Mainly, new authors find it hard to get their foot in the door. Book agents often look for sure bets. This stacks the odds against most aspiring authors. As such, some authors turn to self-publishing as a means of getting their work out there. In general, self-publishing…
The core of great academic writing is research. Often, research can be a lengthy process. It can take weeks, months, or even years before the right materials emerge. There are times when a topic is so innovative that very little literature is available on the subject. This makes research just a little harder. Additionally, conducting…
When authors and publishers set their sights on writing academic-type books and materials, they may be uncertain about what to expect. Often, academic-type books aren’t like those papers in college or high school. In the self-publishing world writing a book on an academic topic requires a lot more focus and depth. In this article, we’ll…
When you’re new to the self-publishing scene, the sea of books and topics may seem overwhelming. There is no question that there is a potentially infinite number of topics that you can choose from. This is why focusing on a niche is crucial to ensuring your success. In this article, we are going to focus…
Great books seldom get discovered on their own. The chances that your book will become an instant sensation are slim to none. You need to put some effort into marketing your materials. Otherwise, very few people will come into contact with your content. In this article, we are going to look at four great ways…
For lots of folks, the idea of financial freedom is nothing but a pipe dream. For others, it is a reality. Sure, there are several ways in which you can gain financial freedom. However, those ways may not be the best suited for you. So, if your heart is into writing and publishing, this article…
One of the biggest challenges that authors and publishers face is building a solid following. A following is a group of dedicated readers that consume material on a regular basis. These dedicated followers will comprise your core group of fans. This group is known as your “tribe.” Your tribe will provide you with the foundation…
The most crucial decision for a successful book happens even before a single word is written. This decision is based on defining a book topic appropriately. When you define a book topic effectively, you will be more than half to a successful book. When you define your book’s topic, you need to it right. Otherwise,…
