Self-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…

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…

Do you want to know how to self-publish a recipe book or 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…

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…

Do you want to know how to get your book published? The publishing world has changed dramatically in recent years. Self-publishing has disrupted the publishing industry and caused all sectors to reconsider how to publish a book in this new book market. For first-time authors, it can all be a little confusing. But if you…

The Amazon book market share is enormous. Why does the Amazon books store dominate the market? Because Amazon involves readers, gives them useful and detailed information, and makes buying a book simple. Forget all the talk about monopolies and aggressive marketing in the book industry. Amazon sells more books than any other retailer because it…