Self-Publishing

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. 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 story to start from a collection…

How do you choose the best publishing companies when you publish a new book? There are so many publishers you can choose to use. When you write a book, the most difficult decision you will have to make is your best publishing option. You can choose between traditional publishing, self-publishing, or vanity and assisted publishing…

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…

New authors find it easy to self-publish a book. But you can quickly run into self-publishing problems. If you use a publishing service such as Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Smashwords, or Draft2Digital, it’s so simple. It is true that uploading and publishing a Microsoft Word file and a quick homemade book cover is insanely fast…

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…

Did you link ebook and paperback versions of your book? It’s a trap to avoid for new authors who are 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 so many things you have to do. But it is…

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…

Do you want to know how to self-publish a cookbook? Recipe books, cookbooks, or cookery books are always popular by whatever name. Cooking blogs are among the most popular sites on the Internet. Millions of home cooks visit these sites every single day, looking for new dinner recipes to try. No one takes a heavy copy…

The figurative expression, footprints in the sand, can mean different things to different people. For some, it has a religious and spiritual insight, while for others, it has a more pragmatic sense of something temporary and passing. For writers and authors, it means leaving a temporary record of thoughts and feelings. But it can mean…