Self-Publishing

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9 manuscript mistakes only first-timers make (and how to fix them)

Toni Fitzgerald Updated August 20, 2019

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

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How to make your book cover design stand out on the shelf

Kerrie Flanagan Published December 19, 2018

In an overcrowded publishing marketplace, your book cover is crucial to its success. Here’s what you need to know.

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Successful self-published authors share their top tips

Kerrie Flanagan Updated October 24, 2018

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?

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Is self-publishing right for you?

Kerrie Flanagan Updated October 23, 2018

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.

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Jess Riley: How I Write

Allison Futterman Updated September 13, 2019

“Self-publishing allows for more experimentation in terms of genre, and I love how it feels so democratic.”

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The hiccups of self-publishing with vanity presses: A cautionary tale

Keysha Whitaker Updated November 5, 2018

Or, why one writer has 5000 book flyers in her closet.

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Independent authors are starting to outsell the Big Five

Patrick Walsh Updated November 8, 2018

Today, a six-figure income – or at least a full-time writing career – is actually a possibility for independent authors.

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Show me the money: Crowdfunding for writers

Dorit Sasson Updated October 21, 2018

Make a crowdfunding campaign successful in 8 steps.

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Marketing indie books to libraries

Elizabeth Ivanovich Updated November 8, 2018

Take steps to make sure your indie book ends up in the card catalog.

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Karen Avivi: Self-Publishing

Megan Kaplon Updated October 21, 2018

An author found that the best way to get her unusual story into the world was to do it for herself.

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