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As part of my job as a self‐publishing consultant, I have the privilege of speaking to lots of different authors at varying stages of their publishing journey. Some are already published, some are in the process of publishing their first book, and others are just starting out on the road to becoming an author. Nearly…

I quite often get asked what the differences are between getting a traditional publishing deal and self‐publishing. And the answer is a lot more than you think, but not in the ways you would imagine. There are the differences that everyone expects, such as royalty percentage, and rights. But the differences can also extend to…

Many authors I work with find the topic of ISBN numbers quite confusing. So in this article, I’m going to share with you everything you need to know about ISBNs. I’m also going to debunk a few common myths about them.   What is an ISBN Number? Let’s start right at the beginning. ISBN stands…

This article aims to familirise you with the book design process, so that you can be more informed when chosing a designer to finalise your book artwork.

Self‐publishing has transformed the book industry, making it possible for anyone to create, publish and sell a book without using a commercial publisher. However, the quality of many self‐published books leaves a lot to be desired, and as a result, only a small percentage of self‐published books sell in any quantity. The formatting of your…

Since self‐publishing has grown in popularity and accessibility, the opinion of the literary world as to whether it is a good thing or a bad thing have been varied and polarising. People either love it or loathe it, they tout is as either the destruction of the publishing industry or the route to writers’ utopia!…

Publishing your book yourself won’t guarantee you a bestseller, but these self‐publishing success stories prove that success is still possible. Mention the term self‐publishing to some people, and they will tell you that it’s vanity publishing and that you’ll never achieve a best seller status without the help of an established publishing house.   Look at…

It’s no secret that more and more authors, even those who have been traditionally published in the past, are now choosing to self‐publish. But why? What is all the hype about? Well, here is my take on the 9 reasons why so many authors are going indie.   1. Higher Royalties This is the obvious…

I had a client last week that was really struggling with her book cover. We were coming up with some great ideas, but the more feedback she got from friends, colleagues, and target readers, the more confused she ended up being. It got me thinking about what ingredients are needed for a really great book…

Scientists and philosophers since the time of the ancient Greeks have been fascinated by the incredible power of the human brain to decode markings into meaningful messages. Researchers have proposed, tested and discarded scores of theories in search of an answer to the apparently not so simple question of how we read. Wait, What Does…