Last year, we conducted a survey about how authors spend their time. To take a closer look at a day in the life of a successful writer, we reached out to one survey respondent who has been publishing since 2016 and now earns five figures per month from his books. Full-time, … [Read more...]
Self-Publishing Tips
Looking for publishing tips? Self-publishing a book can be a complex process — from finalizing edits to designing a cover to deciding what distributors to use. Here are a few of our top posts offering information on the self-publishing process:
How to Find Beta Readers: Build a System That Works
Good beta readers can be transformative for your finished manuscript, but finding reliable readers you can trust is tough. Even when you already have a beta team, the process can still feel unpredictable — who will respond this time? Who will actually finish, and will the … [Read more...]
Copyright for Authors: 5 Essential Things You Should Know
Copyright for authors can be confusing, but understanding the basics is crucial to protecting your work. As a trademark and copyright attorney — and as a bookworm! — working with authors is one of the best parts of my practice. But there are a lot of things I wish the … [Read more...]
9 Go-To Self-Publishing News Sources for Authors
Staying on top of self-publishing news — whether it’s an Amazon algorithm shift, a new platform feature, or a major policy change that affects how you publish or get paid — can help you spot opportunities early and avoid costly mistakes. But with so many blogs, newsletters, … [Read more...]
The Business Advice All Writers Need to Hear
I have worked in publishing since 2010 and have helped hundreds of authors over the years, from pre-publication writers to New York Times bestsellers. As a business manager and consultant for authors, I get asked a lot of questions about how best to publish, market a book, … [Read more...]
How to Start Your Nonfiction Book With a Bang
A common and misguided critique of nonfiction is that it’s boring or lacks narrative. But as anyone who reads nonfiction will know, narrative is one of the most important parts. Even if your book is all facts, you still need a thread of human interest to tie them together! … [Read more...]
How to Query an Agent: 10 Tips for the Submission Process
Many writers have the same fantasy: It involves writing “The End!” at completion of a first draft, sending it out to a top agent, and watching a six-figure contract magically appear in their inbox. Violà! But for most writers, this isn’t how it goes (even though we wish it … [Read more...]
Quiz: Self-Publishing vs. Traditional Publishing?
Writers have more options than ever to get their books published today, and many authors have built successful writing careers through both traditional publishing and self-publishing. There are benefits and trade-offs to each of those paths. Some authors love the creative … [Read more...]
How to Know When a Book Cover Is Killing Your Sales
Poor cover design is one of the most common reasons for low book sales. According to a recent survey, 57% of Americans buy books (and 80% avoid books) solely based on their covers. A book cover should immediately grab attention, convey the genre, and entice readers to … [Read more...]
17 Authors on YouTube with Writing & Publishing Tips
If you’re on the lookout for free resources on writing and publishing, you'll find a treasure trove of helpful advice from experienced authors on YouTube. Since there are so many fantastic “Authortube” channels to choose from, we gathered a list of some of the most … [Read more...]
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