Writing a book is a challenging feat, for anybody. I have a PhD in Literature and sometimes feel my current novel is more difficult than my thesis. Nonfiction can be easier, but it’s still sometimes hard to find the way to start. How do you start writing? How do you keep writing until the book […]
I talk a LOT about book marketing for writers, but I still see self-publishing authors make the same mistakes, so let me try to simplify things here. The MOST important thing to remember publishing your book, is it’s not about you. The danger in having control over all aspects of publishing is that you’re not an expert and […]
It’s no wonder authors are searching for cheap, affordable book editing services – editing your book can cost more than the formatting and cover design combined. At an average of 2 cents per word (often for just proofreading) editing can be a major cost. Even worse, it can be difficult to figure out the different […]
If you’ve finished writing your book and are considering the next step, you may be looking into self-publishing. The good news is, it’s pretty easy to publish your book with print on demand and ebook distribution services. Basically, you only need to format your book for print and ebook, then email your files in online bookstores […]
I’ve made lots of resources and free book cover templates to help authors make their own covers. But the right tools alone may not result in a cover that sells books. First, you have to understand basic design principles (here’s a checklist): Keep fonts flat and simple, without heavy bevel or dropshadow. Keep […]
What would you do if you played a virtual reality game that didn’t stop when you took the headset off? What about if you watched your son die, but an exact replica appeared and asked to come home with you? Or you accidentally went on a tinder date with the Devil? This diverse collection […]
