Derek Haines

There are alternatives if you want to look at writing for money. For many writers, self-publishing is all about writing fiction. Then publishing books on Amazon, Kindle, Smashwords, or Draft2Digital. Of course, there is also a lot of non-fiction self-publishing, such as self-help books, memoirs, and biographies. There are many opinions about self-publishing, both positive…

If you are not a US author, self-publishing has some impediments to jump before you can receive your book royalties in full. You certainly need to check the Amazon tax information for non-US authors. International self-publishing requires overcoming several financial, legal, and logistical obstacles before you can expect to make money from ebook and book…

One practical way to improve your CV and future career prospects is to publish a book. When you add a publication to your list of achievements, it can boost your CV and enhance your professional profile. It also adds credibility and commitment to your professional background. Linkedin is a ‘go-to’ platform for employers, HR companies,…

When you self-publish in paperback, it has genuine benefits. Self-publishing does not only mean ebooks. When it comes time to publish, I always publish paperback and ebook versions. But Why? Yes, ebooks are a must Kindle ebooks are by far my best income source. So why do I go to the extra effort to publish in…