Self-Publishing

Old-fashioned self-publishing is definitely not out of fashion. You might think that self-publishing is only about Amazon, Apple, Barnes & Noble, ebooks, and social media. It’s also easy to believe that the only way to succeed is to buy Facebook Ads or Bookbub slots. Yet it’s easy to forget that many authors succeeded at self-publishing…

Self-publishing is evolving and suffering from growing pains. But in some ways, self-publishing was always a train wreck waiting to happen. Although there has been no crashing noise and screaming sirens as yet, all the signs point to the fact that self-publishing is losing its steam. In recent and not-so-recent times, several signals have turned…

If you are a first-time author, launching your debut novel will be a challenge, but the strategies that worked a few years ago are rapidly becoming debut author mistakes. The marketplace for books is overcrowded, so simply publishing a great book is no longer enough to guarantee visibility or long-term sales. Many new authors fall…

If you are self-publishing, should you change the cover of your book? Or do you have different cover versions for each of your online retailers? From a book marketing perspective, having a range of book covers creates opportunities. You can discover which version of your book’s cover attracts the most attention and, therefore, potential book…

If you are currently self-publishing fiction, have you considered the potential of nonfiction writing? When most authors dream of making an income from writing, they immediately think of the next great novel. It’s a natural assumption, especially since publishing ebooks and print books on platforms like Amazon KDP or Draft2Digital is so easy. However, while…

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…

Self-publishing can be confusing at the beginning. But here are some tips and tricks for self-published authors You have so many tasks to complete and new skills to learn. But if you get the basics right, you will be off on the right foot. Here are five quick tips and tricks for self-published authors to…