THREE PROVEN SOLUTIONS TO SELF-PUBLISHING CHALLENGES
As a self-published author, you’re faced with a seemingly endless array of tasks. Although self-publishers are blessed with the freedom to do things their own way, they’re also cursed with a lot of responsibility. Naturally, due to the range of
JANINE GRANDA: THE TIME AND EFFORT WE PUT INTO PRODUCING AN AUDIOBOOK NEEDS TO PAY OFF
The 32.1% rise in digital audiobook revenues in 2018's first quarter testifies that people enjoy stories in different formats. Digital, when they travel, print at home, audio during commuting. For those authors who have figured it out, audiobooks make a significant additional
ROBERT YEHLING: SELF-PUBLISHING WILL CONTINUE TO BLOSSOM
One of the significant perks of attending writers' conferences and events is that you get to meet people you wouldn't usually bump into in the street. Although, with Robert Yehling, award-winning author, journalist, poet, and book editor, the odds would
3 GAME-CHANGING SELF-PUBLISHING APPS THAT WON’T COST YOU A PENNY
You are going to come across an endless array of products and services as you walk the path towards self-publishing mastery. It can be difficult to know which are worth your time and attention. In a world of endless smooth
FIVE BOOK MARKETING TIPS TO SELL MORE BOOKS
Book marketing is everything. With so many choices that the average buyer is flooded with, the product that can grab attention and persuade the consumer gets all the edge. Even in terms of a book, of course, it is important
HOW AMAZON CHARTS WILL SHAPE THE SELF-PUBLISHING?
It happened while you were sleeping! On May 18 Amazon introduced the weekly top 20 "Amazon Charts." In a consumer market (yes, get used to the fact that your book is a sellable product) based on competition and social proof,
DRAFT2DIGITAL DISTRBUTES WITH KOBO PLUS
Draft2Digital announced today its content partnership with Kobo Plus—a subscription service from Rakuten Kobo that connects readers in the Netherlands and Belgium with a growing selection of eBooks. The Kobo Plus Payout Model is based on the number of readers subscribing to
8 GREAT TIPS FOR STARTING A SMALL BUSINESS
Starting a small business can be daunting. You might have a family to support and any new endeavor isn't a surefire success. When I started Gauntlet Press I was still employed as a teacher. At times, I felt I was
EVERYTING YOU WANT TO KNOW ABOUT KDP PAPERBACK
Amazon has began promoting its KDP print-on-demand service in beta version. Does Jeff Bezos know something we, indie authors, don't know yet? Is print all the rage in 2017? Should we start looking for a professional to prepare our ebook
IngramSpark vs. CreateSpace. Which one is right for you?
When it comes to print on demand, IngramSpark and CreateSpace compete for the biggest slice of the pie. Which one is right for you? Perhaps both? Read and decide. CreateSpace, owned by Amazon is probably the most common choice for indie