Even established and famous authors will occasionally struggle with a title for their book. Whether it is fiction or nonfiction, a book meant to appeal to as many readers as possible needs to have a catchy title. For self-published authors, that can be more difficult than at first glance. Here is some helpful advice for… Read more »
Self-Publishing
How Can Self-Published Authors Arrange Book Signings?
When independent musicians don’t have a label backing them, it can be hard for them to go on tour to support their music. For aspiring musicians, meeting fans and achieving fame are huge logistical challenges. Self-published authors are like performers who have not made their name yet. So how can they arrange events where they… Read more »
Helpful Tips for Generating More Book Reviews
Reviews are immensely valuable for any book to receive. A well-reviewed book can drive up sales and help propel a book to becoming a pop culture sensation. For self-published authors, getting glowing reviews can be even more beneficial. So if you’re a self-published author, what can you do to ensure positive word of mouth?
3 Print Preparation Tips for Self-Published Authors
Becoming a self-published author means following a long, often lonely road. But it doesn’t have to be! As we’ve discussed before, there are plenty of ways for self-published authors to engage with fellow writers, prospective readers, and publishers. But once self-published authors have been accepted for mainstream publication, what happens next? Let’s take a closer… Read more »
Challenges That Self-Published Authors Have to Overcome
With the rise of the Internet, self-publishing has become a viable route to success for many authors. While many famous writers still follow the traditional path collaborating with agents, editors, publishers, and marketers, there is no denying publishing by yourself is an attractive option as well. However, self-published authors wear all of the hats during… Read more »
Marketing Your New Novel
So, you’ve written the book, you’ve gotten it published, and you’re ready to take the next step. First take a moment and pat yourself on the back. You’ve come a long way! However, there is more to be done. You must embark the on the journey of marketing your new novel. This will be… Read more »
The Merits of a Physical Book
When you decide to self-publish, you may think that only putting your novel out in ebook form is the smarter option. What you might not know is that ebooks can only take your story so far. There are many merits to having your book come to your readers in a physical form. Find out… Read more »
The Key to Being a Good Writer
Writing a book is a huge project. It can take anywhere from one to ten years and there’s no guarantee that it will become a best seller. This may sound discouraging, but it’s not. It’s the truth and if you want to be a good writer then you need to start with the facts…. Read more »
Self-Publishing Tips for Serious Authors
So, you want to write a book. That’s amazing. The first thing you need to do is pat yourself on the back because this is going to be a major undertaking. Writing a new book of any kind is a big deal, but you’re going to need some guidance to make sure that you… Read more »
