Exploring the ins and outs of the publishing industry
By Samantha Palmer Independent authors don't have it easy when publishing their books. Every aspect of creating a book; from writing it, designing it, and publishing it, falls on them. So, it's not difficult to understand why they have such a hard time identifying whether their book will be a success or … Continue Reading about Guest Post: Top 11 Book Cover Design Tips For Independent Authors
In The Straight A Handbook: The 50 Most Powerful Secrets For Ultimate Success In And Out Of The Classroom, Dr. Chuback shares the skills, … Continue Reading about An Interview With Dr. John Chuback, Author of The Straight A Handbook
If you're an author (self-published or traditionally published), it helps a lot to understand how marketing works. At first, it may seem … Continue Reading about Selling More Books With Book Sales Funnels
By Kenney Myers If you are writing your first book, you might be nervous about sending your manuscript off to an editor for the first time. First off, that is completely normal and healthy. You can take a couple … Continue Reading about Guest Post: A Handful of Software Tools That Could Make Your Editor’s Life Easier
When it comes to marketing on social media, there are two things to consider: content creation and platform/distribution. I'll start with the content creation. Content can be useful when it comes to creating … Continue Reading about Content Creation and Social Media for Writers
By Stacy Walden Blogging is one of the best ways to build a platform, both as a book author and as a freelance writer. With over 3.5 billion searches on Google every day, it’s estimated that 77% of internet users … Continue Reading about Guest Post: Blogging Trends for Authors and Writers
It's an exciting time to be a writer. There are so many possibilities. In addition to books, there are podcasts (scripted and non-scripted), audiobooks, and TV shows, and there are more pathways these days to each … Continue Reading about Writing for Different Mediums, and Getting Screen Deals
Video can be a powerful tool to engage potential readers, connect with fans, and promote your books. Content Marketing Institute has tips for how to engage people through video, such as by being authentic and … Continue Reading about Using Video to Reach Readers
When it comes to writing, there are a lot of things to consider. Do you want to use a pen name? According to BookBaby Blog, you may want to consider using a pen name to stand out (if say you have a very … Continue Reading about Writing Considerations
Storytelling comes in all sorts of forms, and often there's overlap between mediums. Take games, for example. Electric Lit shared a story about launching a video game at a bookstore. In 2019, The Strand bookstore in … Continue Reading about Storytelling and Games
