Is there anything as exciting as starting work on a new book? The beginning of a book project is an entirely blank slate. You have complete freedom to dream big and write whatever moves you. The sky’s the limit when it comes to your future book’s potential for success. However, there are some things you […]
As your blog progresses, you may find yourself picking up more and more affiliate opportunities. Now, that can be an awesome thing! A little extra commission can lead to your blog paying for its own hosting. Or even putting a few extra bucks in your pocket at the end of the month. That being said, […]
So, you’ve always dreamed of being an author. You’ve got the gift. But are being an author and an editor the same thing? What about an author and a marketer? Or an author and a project manager? The answer is “No.” However, a great author knows at least the basics of editing, book marketing, and […]
Business cards. We’ve all received them. Some glossy. Some matte. Others are embossed while some go with foil stamping. You see the thing with business cards is that they come in all shapes, sizes, colors, and make ups. Some are great. Others are not so great… Sure. Your potential client will remember you. But for […]
So, you want to write a book. Great! You may have a perfect plot, pristine cover art, and an attention-grabbing title, but… will it sell? Sometimes, authoring a book is no problem. The real trick is making it sell–especially in the world of eBooks. As I have mentioned before, there are three BIG questions that […]
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 […]
