Publishing Services for Independent Authors
Indie publishing seems to be having its heyday. It’s not only easier than ever to self-publish, some of the stigma that used to go along with self-publishing is also starting to disappear. Rupi Kaur’s self-published Milk and Honey made the New York Times best seller list; Andy Weir’s The Martian started off as a blog and grew into a Matt Damon film; and look into the background of a movie like …
[Read more...] about Ethical Self-publishing In The 2020s: What Authors Need To Know
Genres are a bit like political parties; aligning yourself with one gives you ready access to thousands of pre-existing fans who are far more likely to find you and approve of you than if you have no affiliations. This is one of genre’s great advantages as a concept but, as with political parties, people are often hesitant to cross lines and appreciate any perks from the other side. While …
[Read more...] about What Makes Readers Choose Something New?
For independent and/or self-publishing authors, publicity can be the biggest challenge of them all. Most authors don’t have any experience in this area, don’t know where to begin, and don’t have anyone pushing them to just dive in and get started. Consequently, no-one really hears about their book, and it takes them much, much longer than necessary to make any kind of impact (think years, not …
[Read more...] about How To Get Press Coverage For Your Book In 5 Simple Steps
No-one is an island, but a lot of writers like their solitude. The process of writing itself is often solitary, and it can be hard to immerse yourself in the world of your book when a real live character from this world is competing for your attention. Yet our fellow writers can help us hone our craft and expose us to opportunities to write, publish, compete, collaborate, learn, grow, market, …
[Read more...] about 9 Places To Meet Fellow Authors (And How To Connect Once You Do)
In this, our twenty-first century world, book marketing is rather futuristic. It’s no longer enough, the marketing gurus tell us, to have written a book and to tell people about said book; you need to have a multifaceted marketing campaign set up and ready to go if you want anyone to actually read the thing you spent so long writing. One of the more unusual marketing innovations of recent …
[Read more...] about Are 3D Book Mockups Worth Your Money?
Your book has been published, you’ve raked in a few good reviews, and you’re riding high on the success. Not wanting that momentum to taper off, you’ve been thinking about ways to keep the energy going, and you’ve discovered that hosting an author reading is one of the best ways to expand your fan base and connect with new readers. If you’ve never done this before, it can feel pretty …
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