You’re almost ready to self-publish your book. You’ve written, revised, and touched up the manuscript. But if you’re like most writers, it’s hard to know when to stop tinkering and move on to the next step. If you worry too much about getting it exactly right,...
Self-Publishing Motivation In Motion!
Self-publishing your project takes a lot of hard work, and sometimes it's all too easy to lose sight of your ultimate goal—getting your book out there for readers! But if you're starting to lose your self-publishing spark, here are a few fun boosts of motivational...
4 Writers Associations For Indie Authors
While self-publishing your book can be very exciting and fulfilling, it can also be a bit overwhelming and lonely. Thankfully, there are writers groups for independent authors that can offer you support and advice as you make your way through the twists and turns of...
Book Reviews vs. Book Sales: The Self-Published Author’s Catch-22
Garnering reviews is instrumental to successful book sales, especially on Amazon. Sales analysts and industry influencers will tell you that getting highly rated reviews on Amazon will increase book sales—and they’re right. But if you've self-published your book, how...
The Ins And Outs Of Copyright For Self-Published Authors
You've carefully followed the checklist of things to do before you self-publish, and now you're wondering: I already have an ISBN, but should I copyright my book too? While we're not lawyers, we can offer a brief overview about copyright to help you make the right...
Effective Networking For Self-Published Authors
Self-publishing can be a lonely process, so it's very helpful to have the support of friends, followers, and other authors. That's where effective networking comes in. By making the right connections, you'll meet writers who can offer you the benefits of their...
Know Your Goals Before You Self-Publish!
You may think the answer is obvious: The goal of self-publishing is to be published! But there are many factors that go into successfully self-publishing your book. Plan ahead and know the goals you need to meet before you reach the final step. Goals You Must...
A Perk For Self-Published Authors: The Author Page on Amazon
Once your self-published book is available for sale on Amazon, there's a bonus you might not know about: A space has already been reserved for you in the Author Pages! An Author Page is a valuable (and free!) way to connect with and market to your readers and...
Don’t Let Bad Grammar Hurt A Good Self-Published Book
Every writer should develop the skills to proofread their own work. But sometimes, especially when you've invested so much energy and emotion into creating your book, it’s hard to see your own writing objectively. Of course, it's important to present a professional...
Vanity Presses and Self-Publishing: What’s the Difference?
Some people use the terms vanity press and self-publishing as if they are interchangeable. Unlike traditional publishing, where the publishing house covers the cost of bringing a book to market, with self-publishing and vanity presses it is the author who takes on the...
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