6 Free Ways to Market Fiction
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 …
6 Misconceptions about Winning Book Awards
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 …
10 Common Author Branding Mistakes You Should Avoid
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 …
5 Benefits of Self-Publishing
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. …
The 3 Myths about Book Publicity
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, …
How To Leverage Your Books To Grow Your Author Platform
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 …
Publishing Public Domain Books on Kindle
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. …
Vanity Presses – A Cautionary Tale with Bill Latoria
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 …
5 Common Self-Publishing Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)
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 …
5 Ways to Know You’re Writing A Crappy Book
Let me clarify what I mean by a “crappy book.” Contrary to what may seem obvious, it’s not about anyone’s opinion or preference–and it’s not a commentary on how strong …