Self-Publishing

The main parts of a book have stayed almost the same throughout the years. Not much has changed from the time of hand-written books through to printed and now electronic books. All have similarly ordered elements. Most people who read your book will expect where they can find specific information. For new authors, you should…

Can you imagine that there is a lucrative market for books with no words? Well, in fact, a wordless picture book or even a book of blank pages can earn far more than you are making from your fiction book of 100,000 words. If you are a self-publishing author, it is easy to forget that…

Can you afford to pay for a professional book editor? For most self-publishing authors, the answer is probably no. The cost of developmental editing, copy editing, and line editing are all very expensive. In a traditional publishing house, professional editors and proofreaders are part of a lengthy and costly book production process. For independent authors, you…

Self-publishing has allowed many new writers to get their stories into print or ebooks. For many, the first book they self-publish is a memoir. But what is a memoir? Writing a memoir is often the final stage in a cathartic experience or journey through an episode in life. It is not unusual for such a…

There are so many different publishing companies and publishing options available to choose from today. If you are a new author, how do you choose the best publishing option for your book when you are ready to publish it? When you write a book, the most difficult decision you will have to make is your…

How do you choose book cover fonts and colors for a new book cover? Indeed, you can’t judge a book by its cover. But equally valid is that you can’t judge a book if you can’t read the title. If you are self-publishing and your book is struggling to gain traction and sales, one reason…

Self-publishing a book is easy for new authors now, but this simplicity can lead to problems. Services such as Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Smashwords, or Draft2Digital offer all you need to publish an ebook or paperback. It is true that uploading and publishing a Microsoft Word file and a quick homemade book cover is remarkably…

There are many ways that you can receive money online. But what Paypal and other fees can authors and bloggers expect to pay? If you are an author or blogger, you will be paid for your book sales royalties, website advertising, or affiliate marketing programs. When you sign up for publishing platforms such as Amazon…

Does your Amazon sales page link ebook and paperback versions of your book? It’s a trap to avoid for new authors who are self-publishing and selling books on Amazon. Publishing a new book using Amazon Direct Publishing (KDP) is an exciting time for any new author. There are many things to do, so it’s sometimes…

What are the expectations vs. reality for new authors? Are you dreaming of becoming the next bestselling author? Are you looking for self-publishing advice? For anyone who writes, it is natural to want your hard work to reap the rewards you believe it deserves. Today, self-publishing allows all authors to publish for (almost) free and have a book…