Wander the food court of any local mall and you’re sure to pass someone offering you a delectable nibble from the nearest restaurant. There’s a reason why so many restaurateurs do this: Giving away samples is a tried-and-true marketing gambit to introduce a new...
The 8 Milestones Of Successful Self-Publishing
Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just beginning to research the publishing process, there are a series of steps every author must take on his or her self-publishing journey. Reaching each of these landmarks can seem a little overwhelming sometimes, so remember to...
Quiz: Are You A Good Candidate For Self-Publishing?
Self-publishing has turned the publishing industry upside down: Today many writers are choosing to publish their books themselves instead of pursuing the traditional route. But is self-publishing right for your personality? Take our self-test to find out! Choose the...
11 Reasons To Vote For Self-Publishing
With the election in our midst, we would like to nominate a write-in candidate that could change the shape of the future: Self-publishing! Here Are 11 Reasons To Cast Your Vote For Self-Publishing: You hold all the cards. As a self-published author, you embrace the...
What To Consider Before Helping A Child Or Teen Self-Publish A Book
Now that self-publishing has taken the literary world by storm, young writers can take advantage of this option to publish their first book—regardless of their age. In fact, hundreds of kids and teens are choosing to self-publish every year! However, fledgling writers...
7 Ways To Establish A Reputation For Quality Self-Publishing
In the last decade, the success of self-published authors has shown traditional publishers that DIY writers can earn the adoration of millions and the respect of even the harshest literary critics. In fact, self-published and independent authors are sometimes so...
So Your Self Published Book Is Out. What’s Next?
Congratulations—you’re officially a published author! You’ve worked hard to self-publish a great book with a well-designed, professional-looking cover, proper formatting, and thoroughly proofread text. Ideally, you did some preliminary promotional work before your...
Self-Publishing: Why Your “Last Resort” Could Be The Beginning Of Something Amazing (True Stories!)
If you’re feeling discouraged because no traditional venues have shown interest in publishing your book, cheer up! You may consider self-publishing to be your last resort, but why not look at it as a great opportunity? Think of the possibilities! 4 Great Things That...
5 Self-Publishing Secrets Nobody Tells You
As you sit twiddling your thumbs, waiting months for that agent to get back to you—or perhaps papering your office walls with yet another rejection letter—you might start to seriously consider taking the self-publishing route. The idea of actually getting your book...
The 3 Cornerstones To Self-Publishing Success
How is publishing success measured? The obvious answer is—book sales! To accomplish this goal, you need the solid support of three important components: a book people want to read; professional production quality; and smart promotion. This is true whether you...
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