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...]
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:
Why I Gave My Professional Book Covers a Makeover
In 2015, I worked with a professional cover designer for the first time on my historical fiction series, The Troubadours Quartet. I loved the result, but I didn’t know then: who would read my books and what kinds of covers would attract them how my cover designer … [Read more...]
Top Digital Marketing Takeaways from U.S. Book Show 2022
The sessions at the second annual U.S. Book Show, hosted virtually on May 23–26 by Publishers Weekly, reflected on another tumultuous — yet hopeful! — year for the publishing industry. In the past year, we’ve seen consumer behavior return nearly to pre-pandemic levels, … [Read more...]
8 Marketing & Sales Takeaways from U.S. Book Show 2021
Last week’s U.S. Book Show — the inaugural virtual publishing conference hosted by Publishers Weekly — had several educational panels featuring publishing professionals and book marketers. These industry thought leaders were buzzing about a wide variety of topics, from … [Read more...]
3 Things You Didn’t Know About Ebook Retailer Rankings
Ebook discoverability has always been one of the hottest topics among indie authors. With ebooks never going out of print, and more and more ebooks being published every week, the struggle for visibility on major retailers has become ever greater. Nowadays, readers will … [Read more...]
11 Authors on YouTube With Writing & Publishing Tips
If you're on the lookout for free resources on writing and publishing, YouTube has a treasure trove of helpful advice from successful, experienced authors. Many of them have generously shared craft tips, insights on the publishing process, and advice on book … [Read more...]
Inspiring Words from Authors to Authors During Difficult Times
Authors aren’t strangers to solitude. But as the pandemic pushed us even further into isolation to protect ourselves and our communities, worry, fear, and sadness have encroached on that creative space for many. Even as things slowly start to reopen, we don’t know how … [Read more...]
How to Self-Publish a Book: Tips from Indie Authors
You’ve polished the final draft of your novel, and now you’re looking into self-publishing — you’re not alone! Over 1 million books were estimated to be self-published in 2017, and that number is only rising. With self-publishing comes a quicker turnaround to hit shelves, … [Read more...]
30 Book Awards You Should Know About (Trad & Self-Pub!)
Book awards are not only a wonderful honor for an author (and publisher!), but for self-published and traditionally published books alike, they can also can stir up media attention, tap into new audiences, support promotional efforts, and boost sales. Below, we’ve compiled a … [Read more...]
Q&A with a Literary Agent on Querying, Trends, Subrights & More!
Literary agents play an important role in the publishing world. They work closely with publishers and marketers to help find success for the authors they work with. Their knowledge of the industry is extensive and wide-ranging, and their job requires them to wear many … [Read more...]
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