Steps to Record an Audiobook
While you may be tempted to record an audiobook simply based on potential sales, the real reason to do it should be your audience. Read More “Steps to Record an Audiobook”
Self-Publishing
How to Succeed in Self-Publishing
Add to FavoritesYou have dreamed of being a self-published author. Hooray! But finding the way forward in the massive world of self-publishing can be daunting, … Read More “How to Succeed in Self-Publishing”
Gigi Will Know: Is it possible to find a traditional publisher for self-published books?
Is it possible to find a traditional publisher for self-published books?
I have a three-book series. Read More “Gigi Will Know: Is it possible to find a traditional publisher for self-published books?”
18 strategies for successful self-publishing
Add to FavoritesSince its early days with now-classic authors like Jane Austen and Walt Whitman to its later rise in the early part of the … Read More “18 strategies for successful self-publishing”
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)
Add to FavoritesThe first self-published book I edited was written by a longtime newspaper reporter. Seasoned and self-confident, he decided to set sources aside and … 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?”
Featured Posts
Opportunities for Writers: February 2023 Calls for Submissions
February 2023 Calls for Submissions These are the writing opportunities and contests that caught our eye and are published in the February issue of The … Read More “Opportunities for Writers: February 2023 Calls for Submissions”
Consistency across your YA series
The key to writing a great YA series (or MG series) is knowing your characters and plotlines inside and out – while giving yourself the flexibility to modify things when needed. Here are four things to live by when writing a series, based on tips from middle grade and young adult authors who have been there. Read More “Consistency across your YA series”
25 Sensory Writing Prompts to Improve Detail & Description
By most accounts, there are more than five senses. Some experts say there are seven, some as many as 20. But narrowing in on at least the five classical senses can lend a much-needed “sense” of detail to your writing. Here are five prompts for each of those five classic senses. Read More “25 Sensory Writing Prompts to Improve Detail & Description”