Join me in this episode of my Expert Interview Series where I interview Diane Cunningham all about how to publish a multi-author book, also known as an anthology. She has published 3 multi-author books in her series Rock Bottom is a Beautiful Place and shares some great advice in this episode for anyone considering organizing […]
Lee Foster Highlights Recent Publishing Developments in Annual Revision of His Book on Self-Publishing
This is a guest post by Lee Foster My annual revision of my book on self-publishing highlights major developments in this past year. Immerse yourself in my report on these observations to catch up on the publishing scene. The book is An Author’s Perspective on Independent Publishing: Why Self-Publishing May Be Your Best Option. It […]
How To Publish A Book Bundle On Kindle
Lately, I have had several authors ask me how to publish a book bundle on Kindle. It really is not that difficult to do, but can have great rewards. There are several ways to put together a book bundle or book set and I will share these strategies in this post. Before I get into the logistics […]
The Pros and Cons of DRM
What is DRM? In this post, I’m going to discuss both the pros and cons of DRM when self-publishing a book on Amazon’s KDP program. DRM stands for Digital Rights Management and according to KDP it is “intended to inhibit unauthorized access to or copying of digital content files.” This is one of the decisions you must make when […]
How To Get Endorsements That Increase The Credibility Of Your Book
When you publish a book, it is necessary to consider how to get reviews. However, have you also thought about getting endorsements for your book? There is a difference between a review and an endorsement. You see, a review is from a reader or a fan and an endorsement is from a respected leader or celebrity […]
Three Things to Include in the Back Matter of Your Book
When writing your book, one thing to consider is the content you will include in the back matter of your book. This is major “real estate” within your book that you can use to connect further with your readers. Here are three simple things you can include in the back matter of your book.
7 Things Authors Can Do While Waiting for A Book to Be Published
As an author, what can you do while you are waiting for a book to be published? There are many things you can do depending on where you are in the process. I recently saw an author ask this exact question in an author community in which we both belong. In response, I shared plenty of ideas with her […]
4 Things You Need To Know (before publishing your book)
The saying “If you build it, they will come” isn’t true for authors. Just because you write a book, doesn’t mean that people will buy it or read it. In this post, I share four things authors need to know (preferably during planning the steps for how to self publish a book). 4 Things You […]
Do You Need a Distributor for Your Books?
Writing a book takes a lot of work, so making sure it’s available for readers to buy is pretty important. So how do you make your book available? Do you need to hire a distribution company? That’s the question that Polly asked us before our last Q&A session. You can watch the video clip where we […]
4 Steps to Creating an Eye-Catching Book Cover
There is a lot of work that goes into writing and publishing a book, and the reality is that every step is important. From writing and editing to formatting and book cover design, and beyond, cutting corners is never a good idea. In this post, we share how to grab your readers’ attention with an eye-catching […]