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The Top 5 Pitfalls of Self-Publishing
With self-publishing becoming more accessible each year, more and more authors are turning towards this non-traditional route to publish their books. While this can be an excellent alternative to a publishing house, make sure you understand the pitfalls of self-publishing before you start the process. Paying for unnecessary services or products When you decide to…
Read MoreWhat Is the Best Way to Publish On Amazon?
There are tons of articles and videos talking about how easy it is to self-publish on Amazon. While most of them cover the “how” of self-publishing on Amazon, very few dive into the “whys” that affect you as an author. Let’s look at the key points to consider before you self-publish on Amazon. Buy your…
Read MoreAre Hardback Books Worth Self-Publishing?
Books were once regarded as extremely sacred objects that were only available to a select handful of royalty or the church. Each book was painstakingly handwritten and decorated with elaborate script and illustrations, often by monks, and such books were considered precious objects, both in terms of content and form. No wonder hard covers were…
Read MoreThe Pitfalls of Publishing a Children’s Book
When it comes to publishing a children’s book, it pays to be smart. The process can be rewarding, but it also may include some difficulties you may not have considered. Avoiding these pitfalls can save you a lot of time, frustration and money, making your path easier to navigate. Not knowing your “who” The biggest…
Read MoreContent Editing vs Copy Editing: What’s the Difference?
Editing is an important part of the writing process. Why? Everyone makes mistakes, and as an author, it’s nearly impossible to catch your own mistakes because you are too close to your own work. Hiring a professional editor means your work is sharp, clean, and easy to read and understand. In short, a good editor will…
Read MoreHow Much Does It Cost to Publish a Children’s Book?
Writing and publishing a children’s book is a great way to express your creativity and leave a legacy for your kids and grandkids. The overall cost to self-publish a children’s book depends on many factors, but it is definitely affordable. Finding the right illustrator for your children’s book In the children’s book market, illustrations are…
Read MoreAuthor Spotlight: Don Levin
An award-winning fiction writer and poet, Donald Levin is the author of seven Martin Preuss mysteries: In the House of Night (2020), Cold Dark Lies (2019), An Uncertain Accomplice (2018), The Forgotten Child (2017), Guilt in Hiding (2016), The Baker’s Men (2014), and Crimes of Love (2011). His newest book, Savage City (2021), is a…
Read MoreWhy Every Author Needs a Website
As a self-published author, promoting your work is all on you. And while there are multiple ways to market yourself and your book, having an author website is perhaps one of the most effective tools in your marketing toolkit. Unlike social media, your author website is the only place where you fully control the content.…
Read MoreWhy Focus on Your Book’s Back Cover?
If the front cover of your book is the movie poster, the back cover is the movie trailer. If a potential reader makes it to your book’s back cover, it means the front cover successfully did its job. And now, the back cover must tell the reader three things: What they get from reading your…
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