You open your email and your stomach drops. “Your KDP account has been terminated.” The email is vague – something about “content that infringes copyright” or “does not comply with our guidelines.” No specifics. No human to call. Just your entire publishing business – years of writing, thousands in royalties – gone in an instant. […]
You just received the email every self-published author dreads. Your book-the one you spent months or years writing-has been flagged or removed for “misleading content.” Maybe your entire KDP account has been terminated. The email is maddeningly vague, offering something like: “We found that you have published titles with misleading content that have the potential […]
Book covers play a large role in attracting an audience. While standard covers typically feature a single demographic or generic archetype, there is a push for covers to be more inclusive and realistically represent diverse characters. Importance of Inclusivity in Book Cover Design As an author, you must consider the inclusivity of your book cover. […]
I recently spoke with an author who wanted to include full-color images in his black-and-white interior. He felt strongly that reproductions of a handful of famous paintings would help reinforce some of his points. Could we help him self-publish this book with his vision intact? Unfortunately, this is a common conundrum for independent authors. POD, […]
Indie authors have to do everything they can to break through in a crowded marketplace. Their stories are worth sharing, and the cover must be captivating enough to reflect that. Fortunately, methods like A/B testing increase a writer’s chances of creating the ideal design that effectively represents the narrative while enticing buyers. Uncover what this […]
