Self-Publishing

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…

Kindle pre-order publishing for ebooks is a very useful tool. Even if it only stops you from rushing into publishing your ebook, it can help. Publishing your new book is always a stressful time with so many elements to consider. Will it work? Is it a good book? Will readers like it? Will the book…

Enrolling in Kindle KDP Select and giving Amazon your ebook exclusivity is an option for authors. There has been a lot of debate about earnings from Amazon’s Kindle Unlimited (KU). But authors can choose to enroll in KU by selecting KDP Select. As a long-time self-publisher, I have to say that I am not a…

Amazon KDP and Draft2Digital are undoubtedly the leading service providers for ebook self-publishing and distribution. But Google Play Books and the Android platform must surely be worth consideration. Google’s Android platform has a massive mobile device market share and user base in smartphones and tablets. You would think that there should be almost unlimited potential to…