Publishing

You might think that an online magazine is only for major publishing houses. Perhaps it was once, but that’s no longer the case. With the platforms and tools available now, it’s possible for anyone with creativity, imagination, and determination to become a publisher. However, like any new online venture, it is essential to have a…

Digital marketing vs. social media marketing. Which marketing strategy works best to promote your books, your business, or in fact, any product or service? Every author or blogger knows that both forms of marketing are helpful in attracting readers and book buyers. But because blogging and selling books are such hand-in-hand activities now, the line between…

Are you thinking, what will it take to get my book published? Do you have your manuscript in a drawer or stored on your computer? Was it the drive to make a living from your passions that led you to write a book? There are a lot of publishing routes you can take with many…

As so many writers have discovered, online publishing opens new doors. Self-publishing is a fantastic opportunity to get books published and available to readers all around the world. You don’t need a traditional publisher to access a worldwide market. Self-publishing involves a learning curve that requires you to learn new skills. In fact, writing a…

After you write a book, you want to publish it. But always be ready to ask any publisher lots of questions. Signing up with a publisher is never a quick and easy decision. The publishing industry has changed dramatically in recent years. New authors can choose from self-publishing services, assisted publishing, small press publishers, hybrid publishers,…

Planning Your Book Launch Campaign. Let’s take a moment to think about something. What’s the biggest difference between bestselling ebook authors and those who struggle to sell only a few copies? Nigella Donovan, a marketing expert from Best Essays, has an answer for us. A recipe for success? “Talent? Of course, there’s some of that.…

Should you show dates on your blog posts? Why would you show the published date if you write evergreen content and articles? It is a logical assumption. If you write a post that is not time-sensitive, like advice or how-to articles, there is no need to show a publishing date on the page. In contrast,…

For writers and authors, self-publishing is easy. You upload a Word manuscript to Amazon KDP or an aggregator, and you have an ebook for sale. It’s all so simple. But your sales potential and income are heavily controlled by pages of terms and conditions that can change at any time. It has been the case…

Book sales fall for self-published ebooks, in particular. But Why? After years of steady growth, ebook sales for indie authors have started to hit a problem. The most recent data from Author Earnings in their latest quarterly report gives ample proof of the drop off in self-publishing sales and earnings. While the data is clear, the…