Email Marketing for Authors Completing a book is an exciting moment for authors, but what comes next? You don’t want your labor of love to languish on a bookstore shelf or sit unnoticed on Amazon. Promotion gets your book out to the world and garners book sales. And there are […]

What Is Author Central on Amazon? Today it’s easier than ever for an author to publish a book. Many choose to go the indie publishing route and bypass traditional publishing houses. And one of the most popular platforms for indie authors is Amazon, thanks to its global distribution channels and […]

How Much Do Self-Published Authors Make on Amazon? Publishing a book is quite an exciting time for any author. Whether you choose to take the journey with a traditional publisher or to pursue self-publishing, your masterpiece is about to go out to the world. It’s important to select the right […]

How to Find a Good Editor for Your Book It’s one of the most exciting moments in an author’s life. You’ve completed your book and you’re ready to publish! Not many writers make it this far, so you should be proud. Before your book makes it out into the world, however, […]

How to Hire a Book Editor You did it! You completed your book, and you’re on the verge of becoming a published author. But is your manuscript good enough to publish? Is it the best it can be? Are there any errors left? Odds are, before you publish, the next step […]

How Long Does Editing a Book Take?  You’ve finished your manuscript and are excited to begin the publishing process. After lots of hard work on your masterpiece, you can’t wait to show it off to readers around the world! Before you send your book to be published, you have to […]

Book design is crucial when you create a book for a young reader. The book size, illustrations, colors, and font all need to complement each other to attract your target audience. We’ll discuss all of this and more in this guide to children’s book design! As you go through the […]

Every book needs a cover. And some need a jacket, too! In order to determine whether your book should have a jacket, you first need to understand what purpose a book jacket serves and what elements it should include. Then you can decide whether to design your own and learn […]

Think about the last time you picked up a new book to read. One of the first things you likely did was read the back cover. And why not? A book’s back cover contains great information. It summarizes the story, provides information about the author, and sometimes even includes testimonials. […]

Take a look at your home bookshelf. What do you see? That’s right: the spine of every book! Even though the spine is one of the smallest physical parts of a book, it’s often the first thing a potential reader sees. So when you’ve finished writing your masterpiece, spend some […]

It takes a special writer to complete a book. So congratulations on finishing yours! Now it’s time to start preparing it for the world to see. And that includes your book cover! A great book cover attracts readers and helps establish you as a serious author. The cover design is […]

Congratulations on finishing your book! Now it’s time to market it. And whether you’re a veteran author or you’ve just written your first masterpiece, Facebook is a great place to start. But before you learn how to market a book on Facebook, you should understand why you should use this […]

Book marketing is a lot of work—but it can also be a lot of fun! It gives you a chance to be creative and show each potential reader how passionate you are about your work. If you’re self-publishing your e-book and don’t have much of a book promotion budget, you […]

Book Market Statistics All authors want to write books that people will enjoy reading. And although studying market data might not be as exciting as writing the next bestseller, it’s important to know what’s happening in the book and publishing industries. When you understand the book market statistics relating to […]

Marketing a Book with Book Trailers It’s hard to watch TV without running across a trailer for the latest movie or show. Enticing and fun, these teasers are a good way to rope in potential audience members and stir buzz. What does this have to do with book publishing? Well, […]