Paula Sheridan, Founder of Page Turner Awards, (http://bit.ly/PTA-DRblog) offers advice to self-published indie authors on how to get their books to win awards and bring kudos to their self-publishing books …
So you’ve just finished your first fiction book. Congratulations! You’ve reached an exciting milestone in your author journey. However, you’re not done yet! Completing your book is only half the …
Seasoned and first-time authors alike struggle with marketing and promoting their books. It is often a confusing and dreaded chore, yet it is absolutely necessary for your book’s success. In …
Ever worried about things that might go wrong when building your author brand? What if we told you that there are little known ways to spot, prevent, and fix your …
While self-publishing is a great business idea in its own right, releasing books can also be incredibly beneficial if you have an established business, or are looking to start one. …
At some point, most authors—especially the first-timers—find themselves in the same place. And you’ll be there, too, if you’re not already. I.e., with this bouncing baby book in your arms, …
If you want to sell more books, you have to grow your author platform. Growing an author platform gives you a steady stream of readers for each of your book …
Is publishing public domain books something you should do? Is it worth it? By the end of this post, you will be able to make an informed decision for yourself. …
Back in 2009 I began writing my first novel. I was young(er), inexperienced, and blissfully unaware of what I was doing. It took six months, and hundreds of hours, but …
Even with all the preparation in the world, self-publishing a book can be a real minefield. Sometimes it seems like around every corner, there’s another potential complication that could blow …