As an expert or entrepreneur, coach or consultant, speaker or leader, you are standing on a gold mine of knowledge and experience. Hidden underground is the precious substance that shines out in your work with clients; the mighty foundation you’ve built your business on; the deep source of energy that powers your mission and vision. […]
Licensing a children’s picture book internationally can open new paths for independent authors and illustrators. Around the world, publishers are seeking titles that connect across cultures, offer emotional depth, and showcase high-quality storytelling and illustration. Let’s take a closer look at what international publishers are looking for so you can better position your book for […]
The Question That Keeps Coming Up Since I write emotionally intense fiction that touches on topics like mental illness, queerness, obsession, and trauma, and because I’m actively involved in communities like StoryForge, people often come to me with questions about sensitivity readers. They want to know if they need one, when it makes sense to […]
Today’s book marketplace is full of other people trying to sell their work. You’re competing with traditionally published books, vanity presses and independently published tomes. If you want to rise above the noise, you must develop a personal brand that speaks to the target audience for your stories. Why Consistency Matters in Author Branding Creating […]
One of my biggest struggles as a beginning writer was navigating the publishing world. With so many literary magazines and contests around, I was overwhelmed by the options and would take a shot at anything that came my way, unsure of where to submit my stories. My creative writing students often face the same dilemma, […]
If you’re a coach, entrepreneur, business owner, nonprofit leader, or high-level executive, you’ve likely been told that building trust with your audience is key to your growth. But what if I told you that one of the most powerful ways to build credibility, attract your ideal client, and leaving a legacy is to tell your […]
Welcome to Ask a Self-Publishing Expert, where editor and publisher Sarah Kolb-Williams answers questions from independent authors. Today, she’s responding to one author’s struggle to regain her account and getting KDP to un-block her ISBN. The Problem: Banned ISBN Here’s the email we received from Rocío (edited for length and clarity). I opened my first […]
