18 strategies for successful self-publishing
Since its early days with now-classic authors like Jane Austen and Walt Whitman to its later rise in the early part of the 21st century, … Read More “18 strategies for successful self-publishing”
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Gigi Will Know: Are launches and pre-orders worth the time, effort, and expense?
There are a lot of things that have to happen in order for your book to get any pre-orders. Read More “Gigi Will Know: Are launches and pre-orders worth the time, effort, and expense?”
18 strategies for successful self-publishing
Maximize your readership – and your profits – with these key steps. Read More “18 strategies for successful self-publishing”
9 manuscript mistakes only first-timers make (and how to fix them)
The first self-published book I edited was written by a longtime newspaper reporter. Seasoned and self-confident, he decided to set sources aside and pen a … Read More “9 manuscript mistakes only first-timers make (and how to fix them)”
How to make your book cover design stand out on the shelf
In an overcrowded publishing marketplace, your book cover is crucial to its success. Here’s what you need to know. Read More “How to make your book cover design stand out on the shelf”
Successful self-published authors share their top tips
We hear whispers that indie authors can make just as much as – if not more than – traditionally published authors. But who are these mythical indie authors, and how are they making it work? Read More “Successful self-published authors share their top tips”
Is self-publishing right for you?
Before taking the step toward self-publishing, it is important to understand more about the industry and the reality of venturing off on your own. Read More “Is self-publishing right for you?”
Jess Riley: How I Write
“Self-publishing allows for more experimentation in terms of genre, and I love how it feels so democratic.” Read More “Jess Riley: How I Write”
The hiccups of self-publishing with vanity presses: A cautionary tale
Or, why one writer has 5000 book flyers in her closet. Read More “The hiccups of self-publishing with vanity presses: A cautionary tale”
Independent authors are starting to outsell the Big Five
Today, a six-figure income – or at least a full-time writing career – is actually a possibility for independent authors. Read More “Independent authors are starting to outsell the Big Five”
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2021 Essay Contest Winner: “A brand-new ending”
Sexy. Whenever I think of Perry and how it was, I think sexy. The thought makes me smile. A buoyant inner smile, almost smug. Falling … Read More “2021 Essay Contest Winner: “A brand-new ending””
15 winter writing prompts for your personal, professional, & creative writing practices
These personal, professional, and creativity-boosting winter writing prompts will keep your creative wells filled all season long. Read More “15 winter writing prompts for your personal, professional, & creative writing practices”