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By the Numbers: 189+ Tips and Tricks on How to Write, Edit, Market, and Sell Your Books

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So many wonderful authors, publishers, and people just interested in the book industry have written numerous guides, case studies, and resources to help others interested in writing and publishing. Sometimes the best way to share resources is via lists, like my post 7 Strategies and 110 Tools to Help Indie Authors Find Readers and Reviewers. With that in mind, here are links … [Read more...] about By the Numbers: 189+ Tips and Tricks on How to Write, Edit, Market, and Sell Your Books

Guest Post: Pro Tips for Editing Your Book Efficiently and Effectively

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By Mariah You've finally written that book, and you are so proud of your efforts. It may have been very long in the making, and you are ecstatic to be so close to the finish line. There is still some work that needs to be done on it; it needs to be checked for grammatical errors and may need to be refined a bit. There are steps you can take to help you do just that, and they … [Read more...] about Guest Post: Pro Tips for Editing Your Book Efficiently and Effectively

Indie Authors: Writing and Publishing Tools

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It seems that every day I come across a new site or tool that can help with writing, editing, promoting, or pretty much any stage in the publishing process. (The Book Designer has a great article explaining why authors should embrace new technologies.) Here are links to a few of the best ones: Writing Citation Styles: A repository for help with citations and … [Read more...] about Indie Authors: Writing and Publishing Tools

Indie Authors: Marketing Books by Collaborating

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Marketing in teams often pays off more than marketing by yourself. Author assistant Kate Tilton and many others have advocated street teams, which involves getting fans to rally and support a book. But there are also some clever ways to form groups among authors who write in your genre. Jason Kong wrote on The Book Designer about the benefits of working with multiple … [Read more...] about Indie Authors: Marketing Books by Collaborating

Guest Post: How to Profit From Ebook Self-Publishing

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By Mariah Not too long ago, first-time novelists had to send their printed manuscripts to multiple publishers before getting published—if at all. If they play their cards right, today’s novelists can skip the publishing houses and agents and earn money through self-publishing. Ebook fiction, in particular, does extremely well. A number of authors have earned incredible sums … [Read more...] about Guest Post: How to Profit From Ebook Self-Publishing

The Latest Trends in Publishing

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There's a lot of interesting trends going on in the publishing industry, and some pretty cool new content. Below is a list that breaks it down: Trends and News in Publishing "Indie Authors: Are We Ready for Self-Publishing 3.0? Part 1." on Self Publishing Advice Center "The Rise of the Fidget Spinner and the Fall of the Well-Managed Fad" on The New York Times "The … [Read more...] about The Latest Trends in Publishing

Guest Post: 5 Money-Saving DIY Design Tricks for Self-Publishers

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You decided to put your thoughts to paper and have a manuscript that you deem worthy of publication. However, you do not want to pay a company to use expensive and proprietary software to make your book stand out among the rest of the books on a book store shelf or on Amazon. Here are 5 do-it-yourself design tricks that will save you money. Templates Use existing layouts and … [Read more...] about Guest Post: 5 Money-Saving DIY Design Tricks for Self-Publishers

Guest Post: One Author’s Experience Creating Children’s Read Aloud Ebooks

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By David Hoobler David Hoobler is both the author and illustrator of the Zonk the Dreaming Tortoise series. In the post below he shares his experience creating read aloud ebook versions of his children's books. Recording studios and mixing boards meant nothing to me a year ago. To me these are the realm of Rock and Rollers and Super Stars. That was then, before I decided to … [Read more...] about Guest Post: One Author’s Experience Creating Children’s Read Aloud Ebooks

Guest Post: 7 Essentials of Ebook Publishing You Should Know

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The main facets that a writer should consider while creating an ebook By Andrea Burke Do you feel excited about writing, and that is your daily inspiration? Then you should try and write an ebook! It takes time and preparation, so in order to be prepared, here are some tricks that you should consider before writing a masterpiece that will wow every reader. 1. Set Wise … [Read more...] about Guest Post: 7 Essentials of Ebook Publishing You Should Know

A Look at Self-Publishing Success Stories

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Happy New Year! Now is the time to rejuvenate and get motivated for the year. And to help, here are some success stories. It's hard to be an indie author. There's often depressing news about how ebook sales are going down and people are getting tired of digital, or how people are buying coloring books but not ebooks. And sometimes, startups that help hybrid authors shut down, … [Read more...] about A Look at Self-Publishing Success Stories

Technology Trends in Publishing

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It seems like as we progress, all digital technologies are slowly converging, and it's really cool to witness. Joe Wikert wrote on DBW about 2016 trends, which included bots and automation, augmented reality, and vying for attention. Last month, The Bookseller reported on the first deal for a YA trilogy in virtual reality. The Fallow Trilogy by Amy Lankester-Owen is the … [Read more...] about Technology Trends in Publishing

An Interview with Richard Billings, Founder of Leafless

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The publishing industry is full of opportunity. Today, publishing startup Leafless, a digital distribution platform and publisher, is launching (after rebranding). Leafless aims to solve the problem of authors paying for reviews and honest reviews disappearing from sites like Amazon. Through Leafless, authors can give copies of ebooks to readers for reviews, and popular books … [Read more...] about An Interview with Richard Billings, Founder of Leafless

A Brief Look at the State of Self-Publishing

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Less than a decade ago, self-publishing, or indie publishing, had a stigma. Indie authors in general were seen as authors who couldn't get past the gatekeepers, and they weren't good enough to be traditionally published, so they weren't real authors. Now, the stigma is for the most part gone. However, it's still hard to be an indie author, especially if you dream of being a … [Read more...] about A Brief Look at the State of Self-Publishing

Indie Authors: An Overview of Self Publishing

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When it comes to self-publishing, there's a lot to know: business models, library distribution, marketing, research, and more. Below is a list of helpful links I've compiled over the years. Author Business "5 Observations on the Evolution of Author Business Models" On Jane Friedman "Enter the Publishing Industry: Publishing is a Business" on Kate Tilton "Estate … [Read more...] about Indie Authors: An Overview of Self Publishing

Books Coming Soon: A New Promotion Site For Authors and Book Lovers

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More and more exciting options for indie authors keep popping up, and I'm always happy to write about new ones. At the beginning of October, a new site, Books Coming Soon (BCS), launched. Books Coming Soon is a site where authors and publishers can set up interviews, give away review copies, and release pre-orders, and where readers can get the latest news on their favorite … [Read more...] about Books Coming Soon: A New Promotion Site For Authors and Book Lovers