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...]
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 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...]
Ultimate Guide to Publishing and Marketing a Permafree Ebook
Although it might seem counterintuitive, making one of your books permanently free can be a savvy marketing move. If you’ve written a series or a large backlist of books and you publish your books wide, a permafree book is a great way to entice new readers, increase your … [Read more...]
32 Book Awards You Should Know About (Trad & Self-Pub!)
Book awards are not only a wonderful honor for an author or publisher, but for self-published and traditionally published books alike, they can also stir up media attention, influence reviewers, and support promotional efforts. Below, we’ve compiled a list of well-regarded … [Read more...]
How to Write a Book Description: Tips from BookBub Editors
You’ve done it — you’ve written the book, you’ve commissioned a beautiful cover, and you’re ready to start finding readers and selling copies. But wait! There’s that pesky little detail in the process of publishing your book: providing a book description. Figuring out how to … [Read more...]
How to Work with a Book Cover Designer (and Why You Should!)
Are you considering hiring a book cover designer but you’re not sure how to work with one? Knowing how to effectively collaborate with your designer will help speed up the process, avoid any misunderstandings, and get your vision closer to reality. In this post, we’ll share … [Read more...]
Ultimate Guide to Self-Publishing & Book Distribution Services
If you’re self-publishing your books, formatting the finished versions and distributing them to retailers can be a complex process. Several book distribution services are available to make the process simpler, but each service works differently in terms of retailer access, … [Read more...]
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