After trying the traditional publishing route with no success—or possibly deciding right from the beginning—many authors are choosing to self-publish their books. However, before you sign on the dotted line with a self-publishing company, do your research! A lot of...
Get Your Book Into Top Shape Before Self-Publishing
Hooray! You've typed "The End" and your manuscript is finished. Now, you may think your book is already a thing of beauty and a work of perfection—after all, it's your baby! But before you start comparing self-publishing packages, take another critical look at your...
7 Ideas For Books To Self-Publish And Give As Family Gifts
If you’re the writer in your family, you’ve no doubt been called upon to help out with typical tasks: Can you look at the cover letter for my résumé? Can you help me write this letter to my insurance company? Can you look at my college entrance essay? As a writer,...
Writers Beware: Self-Publishing Nightmares To Avoid
Maybe you’ve spent months trying to get a literary agent’s attention, without success (don’t feel bad—it’s a difficult task!). Or maybe you’ve decided to skip the agent, maintain creative control, and get your book published ASAP. Either way—you’ve decided you’re...
Cover Art Slip-Ups That Can Hurt Your Book Sales
With all the new self-published books on the market today, it’s not surprising to run across a few cringe-worthy book covers. Some DIY authors opt to design their own book covers—and it shows in the results. Others hire graphic designers without knowing the difference...
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...
The #1 Self-Publishing Hack: Think Like A CEO
Some self-publishing companies act as if becoming a success is simple: A few clicks of the mouse and you're on your way to becoming a best seller! But the truth is, most well-known, self-published books didn’t spontaneously rise through the ranks; they were...
Create A Press Release That Media Outlets Will Actually Publish
Learning to write a basic press release is a valuable skill for writers who want to promote a book launch or writing-related event. But local and regional newspapers can receive hundreds of press releases every week—which means that there’s stiff competition for “real...
6 Affordable, Unbeatable Promotional Items To Market Your Book
You’ve invested a lot of time—and money—into getting your book published. But just when you're ready to start searching under the couch cushions for lost coins, here comes the most important part of making your book a success—now you need to market your book! One of...
12 Easy Ways To Boost Attendance At Your Book Signing, Reading, Or Author Seminar
Ready to promote your book signing, lecture, reading, or seminar? If you want to fill all the seats in your venue, you’ll have to do some promotional legwork. Whether you’re self-published or traditionally published, here are great marketing strategies to help you...
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