June 1, 2022
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 […]
May 18, 2022
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 […]
May 4, 2022
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 […]
April 20, 2022
The last time you picked up a new book, chances are you first read its back cover. And why not? This is where you glimpse the story, the author, and […]
April 6, 2022
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 […]
March 23, 2022
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 […]
February 23, 2022
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 […]
February 9, 2022
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 […]
January 26, 2022
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 […]
January 12, 2022
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 […]
December 29, 2021
The world of self-publishing has grown exponentially in the past few decades. Though self-publishing was once seen as a lesser alternative to traditional publishing, today it is a popular, often […]
December 1, 2021
Social media marketing is a powerful tool for selling just about anything—including your new book! And because Twitter has tens of millions of subscribers, if you learn how to market […]
November 17, 2021
Publishing a book on Amazon Kindle is a great way to establish yourself as a serious author. And in order to run a successful book marketing campaign, you have to […]
November 3, 2021
Twenty years ago, the publishing industry looked vastly different. Indie Author Day was a distant dream. Online retailers like Amazon, where users could easily upload and publish a book, hadn’t […]
October 20, 2021
If you’ve never heard of NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month), then you’re missing out on a great opportunity to write a novel! Many writers want to become serious authors. And […]
October 6, 2021
Book marketing is often one of the biggest hurdles for authors. Although the writing process is an exciting creative task, learning how to market your new book is uncharted waters […]
September 22, 2021
You thought the hard part was over. Your book is complete and published, isn’t it? But as soon as it’s ready for distribution, you come across another obstacle: marketing your […]
September 8, 2021
In order to be a successful children’s book author, you have to market your work in a self-publishing world. This involves determining your target audience and then connecting with them. […]