When it comes to writing, there’s one core truth every author has to accept—your readers don’t care about your book. That might be hard to hear, but it’s true. What they care about is themselves. They want to know how your book will solve their problems, answer their questions, or meet their needs. If you […]
Embarking on your self-publishing journey presents many challenges. You’re in charge of mapping stops and your final destination on the way to publishing success. One of the first things you must consider when formatting your book is trim size. What Is the Best Size for a Self-Published Book? The best size for your book will […]
Look, let’s be honest: writing is hard. It’s lonely. It’s full of self-doubt. And sometimes – usually around 3 AM when you’re staring at a blinking cursor – it feels impossible, not to mention how hard it is to build a career as an author, a notion some may consider purely mythological at this point. […]
It’s been a little less than two months since my debut novel Fake Fish appeared. I have been lucky enough to not only have the book discussed in journals such as Low Hanging Fruit Literary Magazine, Observant, and Women Writers and Women Books, but the reviews have been very positive as well. The novel was […]
If you’re a self-published author who has dreamed of having your book discovered and then traditionally published, you’ll want to keep reading. The conventional wisdom, among authors, is that being self-published is an impediment to getting published traditionally. In fact, the opposite is true. Successfully self-publishing your book can open up a world of publishing […]
Have you ever thought about diversifying your income from your book? I frequently receive questions from independent authors who want to know how they can maximize their books’ impact. But this impact doesn’t have to be limited to sales from a single book. More audiences and income streams are available to you—you just have to […]
