How to Market Your Book: Complete Guide for Authors Authors have dedicated months and years to perfecting their manuscripts. They have poured their heart and soul into the pages, believing that they have written a great story that will automatically find its readers. Then the painful reality hits: a published book is a ship without […]
Looking to Publish Historical Fiction? Here Are the Top 5 Publishers Accepting Submissions No doubt publishing historical fiction presents a unique challenge. Authors need to simultaneously juggle storytelling and be impeccable historians. Success in this genre is indeed demanding (thanks to its nature), and authors need to have more than just a worthwhile manuscript. It […]
The Art of eBook Writing: How to Engage, Educate, and Earn A lot of people think that eBooks are just the digital versions of books. To be honest, they are the most versatile and valuable digital assets any author, brand, or expert can make. In fact, a properly written one in a compact package fulfills […]
The Truth About Writing eBooks: Burnout, Pressure, and the Battle to Stay Relevant The promise of eBook publishing is freedom and profit. However, the reality is usually a relentless sprint involving a lot of pressure. Once authors have published their first bestseller, they immediately face the digital silence of the marketplace, demanding their next product. […]
How to Self-Publish on Amazon and Finally Take Control of Your Story The publishing industry has worked under a feudal system for decades: a handful of powerful gatekeepers and companies have decided whose stories are worthy, whose voices would be heard, and who would be able to profit from all this. This has often left […]
How to Self-Publish a Children’s Book on Amazon There is nothing quite like holding a children’s book that is vibrant, tactile, and delivers a unique yet simple kind of magic. But the moment an author moves from manuscript to Amazon KDP, the creative magic paves the way for a challenging technical hurdle. Children’s books are […]
Is Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) Safe? Summary: Indeed, the dream of self-publishing a book is exhilarating thanks to the complete creative control it offers with higher royalty rates and a direct line to millions of readers around the world. But there is one nagging question that often plagues the process: Am I actually safe? […]
Cover to Cover: Designing Books That Capture Attention The world of online retail depends a lot on scrolls. It is a frantic world indeed. A potential reader can make a judgment on the book in less than three seconds. They don’t read the summary, nor do they check the reviews. They look at the book’s […]
Why Smart Authors Hire a Book Marketing Agency The authors have written the book, polished its content and prose, and have accordingly created the best cover. They have certainly accomplished something remarkable. But what can be problem? The truth is that the modern publishing world , a finished manuscript is just step one completed. The […]
Thinking of Publishing? Why Hemingway Publishers Might Be Your Best Bet The moment an author finishes their manuscript, a new and often worrisome journey begins, i.e., the process of publishing the manuscript. The industry’s landscape is indeed like a minefield full of the following pitfalls: Conflicting advisory. Confusing contracts. Opaque options. Traditional publishing is a […]