5 Self-Publishing Mistakes & How to Avoid Them

5 Self-Publishing Mistakes & How to Avoid Them

Let’s be honest, in the late 2000s self-publishing had a pretty bad reputation.  With the introduction of free online self-publishing services like CreateSpace, anyone could publish a book with just a few clicks of the mouse with little thought as to the...
The Most Important Question to Ask as an Author

The Most Important Question to Ask as an Author

There are many important questions you need to ask yourself as an author, but none is more important or far-reaching as “WHY?”. W h y … three little letters that form one of the most powerful words in the English language.  Asking “why” of things gives us...
How to Write a Kick-Ass Book Cover Design Brief

How to Write a Kick-Ass Book Cover Design Brief

Aside from writing a good quality book, having a professional eye-catching book cover is of paramount importance to publishing a successful book.  But if you’re not very artistic or creative, how can you get a cover that does its’ job of selling your hard...
Book Distribution: How to Go Wide

Book Distribution: How to Go Wide

Book distribution is one of the areas that many first-time authors considering self-publishing struggle with.  The question of how to get your book into the hands of readers is one that will ultimately make or break how successful your book can be. What...