Book Distribution

What Is a Publishing Imprint (And Do You Need One?)

You’ve been doing all the right things. You’ve written your book, you’re figuring out ISBNs,…

Why Book Metadata, Keywords, and Categories Matter for Discoverability

If you ask most authors what makes a book successful, they will usually point to…

Standard Paperback vs Mass Market Paperback

The term “paperback” is often used to describe any book without a hardcover, but not all paperbacks are created equal.…

IngramSpark Change Means More Dollars in Authors’ Pockets

IngramSpark has introduced an ecommerce option they call Shareable Purchase Links (SPL) which allows books produced by Ingram to be…

What Is a Vanity Press?

Finishing your book is a major milestone. The next step—publishing—can feel overwhelming. Many companies promise to make the process easy.…

Understanding ISBNs for Authors

Confused about ISBNs, what they are, why you need them, and how they help you as an independent author? Let’s…

What Happened to CreateSpace?

As we all know, the self-publishing industry – and the tools and resources we use to get ready to self-publish…