One of my favorite things to do is rescue authors from the clenches of vanity presses and other services that exploit them. The only reason I didn’t fall into a similar trap is because I didn’t have the discretionary funds when I first started out. That’s how I got into self-publishing in the first place, …
Oh, the allure of a good book! It’s what every writer aspires to craft, isn’t it? A manuscript so engaging readers can’t put it down. You’ve poured your heart and soul into the pages, yet there’s this nagging feeling. Are your readers as engrossed as you’d hope? If you’re troubled by this question, you’re not …
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. For those who don’t know, books in the public domain are in the state of belonging or being available to the public as a whole, …
Book Reviews – My, they are illusive, aren’t they? I can’t think of anything more important to an author or the most difficult to acquire than reviews, unless it might be sales. But how are you going to get sales without reviews? Not going to happen unless you get a lot of personal recommendations, an …
Note from Dale: This is a great post to corroborate the projects I’ve used Fiverr for in the last year. I definitely want to emphasize that you can use Fiverr to publish your book in a cost-effective and professional manner. When I first decided that I wanted to write a novel I have to admit I …
Over five and a half years ago I self-published my first book. While the entire process was exciting and educational, it was also confusing. There was so much information on the internet about what I may or may not need to do next. But my biggest question at the time was, “how do I make …
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, that you want to introduce to the world. And with no idea how to go about that, outside of the friends and family in the …
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 business. Book Cover: Your book cover must be professionally designed to create intrigue and thus hook the reader and award judges to choose it to …
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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 battle. The entire process of marketing still awaits you. Marketing can be daunting, especially for first-time fiction authors. And that’s understandable. After all, marketing is …
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 the end, marketing is how your book is introduced to new audiences and readers, which becomes fanfare, buzz, and selling more books. There are a …
