Self-Publishing

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…

For new self-publishing authors, choosing between standard Amazon KDP and KDP Select can cause some confusion. Amazon self-publishing is by far the most popular publishing service for indie authors and independent publishers. Making your books available on Amazon stores worldwide gives you the best chance to sell your ebooks to Kindle or Kindle app readers. However,…

Do you want a free book cover maker for your ebook? Here are seven free DIY book cover apps you can try. It is expensive to hire a book cover designer. But you want to create an eye-catching and unique book cover. For a print book, a high-resolution professional book cover image is a must…

You have finished writing a book and want to know how to publish a Kindle ebook on Amazon. If you are ready to publish and don’t want to spend the time and effort on traditional publishing, the quickest and easiest way is to learn how to self-publish a book on Amazon. There are many self-publishing…

If you are a new author, you have probably read a lot of online advice about why you should hire an editor once you have written your book. But the cost of editing a book is not cheap. It is sound advice, and in a perfect world, all new authors would want to engage professional…