Self-Publishing

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…

Yes, you will need an ISBN when you self-publish a print book. However, most self-publishing services like Amazon will add one to your book for you or for free. Amazon assigns an ASIN for ebooks, but other services offer a free ebook ISBN. If you prefer, you can buy an ISBN. But for self-publishers, it’s…

Granting exclusivity to Amazon is a choice all self-publishers need to make at some time. But what are the benefits of Amazon KDP Select? There are factors to take into consideration before you decide to make Amazon your exclusive distributor. For new authors publishing their first title, launching your book on Amazon at the beginning…

For new authors, beware of vanity publishers and publishing services that offer you an easy way to publish your book. These are often book publishers to avoid because it can often lead to making an expensive mistake. Have you received an email or social media message from an agent or publisher offering to publish your…

Every author wants to publish an Amazon bestseller. But do you know how to choose Amazon book categories as part of book marketing? Sure, you have your Author Central page, and you promote your book on social media. You might even understand keyword requirements and know about choosing Kindle search keywords. But in learning how…

When you pick a book title for your new book, do you think about its potential for online promotion and book discovery? You should. Your book title is the first thing potential readers will see, so making a good impression is essential. But beyond simply being catchy or memorable, your title must be relevant to…

How well does your book thumbnail cover work? You might think that your cover image is fantastic. In a full-size view, it may well be. But when it comes to book covers, the truism that people need to see something seven or eight times before they react is probably correct. Readers looking for a new…