Posts by mhall@publishpros.com
Choosing the Right Artist for Your Children’s Book Illustrations
Bright, colorful illustrations are the heart of your children’s book, breathing life into your story, making it jump off the page and into your readers’ imaginations. Finding the perfect illustrator to fulfill your artistic vision and create your children’s book illustrations is an important investment in the success of your children’s book. Consider the details…
Read MoreHow to Self-Publish a Children’s Book
While children’s books may seem simpler to produce, they take just as much dedication as a full-length novel or nonfiction book. To create a great children’s book, you need to write a great story, add amazing illustrations that jump off the page, and get your book into the right hands. Let’s look at some things…
Read MoreAuthor Spotlight: Judith DeChesere-Boyle
Judith DeChesere-Boyle was born in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, and with the exception of living for three years both in England and Texas, spent her childhood there. She first attended the University of Kentucky, then moved to California, where she graduated from College of Marin with an AA degree in English with a Creative Writing emphasis, and…
Read MoreHow To Use Social Media to Market Your Book
Social media platforms offer amazing opportunities to build your author brand, market your book and grow your list of followers. By taking time to develop a marketing plan, you can create a fun, engaging social marketing campaign your readers will be happy to support. Create great social media content The whole purpose of being active…
Read MoreWhat Is a Public Domain Book?
Looking for some new creative material? How does free inspiration sound to you? Yes, free! Every year on New Year’s Day, thousands of creative works – books, music, and artwork – enter what’s known as the “public domain.” This term refers to any creative materials not protected by intellectual property laws, such as copyright, trademark,…
Read MoreWhat Is a Vanity Press?
As an author, it’s natural to get excited when it comes time to publish your book. And for good reason – you’ve invested a lot of blood, sweat, and tears, and you just can’t wait for your readers to get their hands on your book. Publishing is a tough business. It can be even tougher…
Read MoreAuthor Spotlight: Jan Marquart
Jan Marquart from Austin, Texas is a licensed clinical social worker, educator, author, and dynamic motivational speaker. She has authored over 25 books and has been published in local newspapers in New Mexico and California. She has received the National Self-Published Book Award for 2000 from Writers’ Digest and received the Editor’s Choice Award from…
Read MoreSelf-Publishing Terms Writers Need to Know
Just like every other field out there, the self-publishing world has its own unique jargon. If you’re a newbie author or new to self-publishing, some of these terms may be confusing. Let’s look at some of the most common self-publishing terms. Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP): Amazon’s online platform for self-publishing eBooks and paperbacks. ARCs –…
Read MoreWhat Is Flat-Fee Publishing Assistance?
Trying to navigate the self-publishing market can often feel like you’re drinking from a fire hose. There are so many steps and decisions to make, and it can get overwhelming quickly. While some experienced independent authors love handling all the myriad tasks needed to prepare their manuscripts for publishing, others either consider the process mind-boggling or…
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