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...]
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:
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...]
20 Fantastic Book Cover Design Resources
Most authors and book marketers know that covers are important — and that it can be worth spending money for a professionally designed cover. After all, a book’s cover design has a proven impact on sales. But where can you go for help with your book cover design? We’re … [Read more...]
Top Promo Tips for Writers from Muse & the Marketplace 2019
GrubStreet held their annual Muse & the Marketplace conference for writers last weekend in Boston, where authors, agents, and editors hosted talks and panels on craft, the publishing process, and book promotion strategies. We gathered lots of helpful publishing … [Read more...]
50+ Publishing Resources You Should Know About
We know authors and publishers are always on the lookout for useful publishing resources, whether it’s a valuable industry site, distributor, content management platform, or any other service provider. So we decided to update our list of resources worth considering. Note … [Read more...]
Indie vs Traditional Publishing: Which Path Is Right for You?
There are many decisions a writer must make before getting their novel into the hands of eager readers, but one of the most daunting steps is answering this question: Which form of publishing is right for me? Both traditional publishing and independent publishing have … [Read more...]
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