Book metadata is a vitally essential ingredient in book marketing and discoverability. If you are a relatively unknown author, then producing good quality metadata is just as important as producing a good quality book. Without it, your book will...
It’s no secret that if used correctly, writing and publishing a book can be a very powerful marketing tool to boost your credibility; not only for your company but also for you as an author and entrepreneur. In this article, I’m going to share with you 5...
A debate has raged in the literary community for decades as to whether self-publish or publisher is the best route for authors to take to get their books into the hands of their readers. Both sides of this equation are so evenly matched, it’s very difficult to...
I get asked a lot how much does it cost to self-publish a book these days, and there are actually several answers. There’s the ‘technical’ answer, there’s a minimum answer and there is a recommended answer. In this article, I’m going to explore...
Many first-time authors are surprised to learn that Legal Deposits are in fact a requirement that is written into law in many countries… and as a self-publishing author, the responsibility for submitting your Legal Deposit copies falls squarely on your shoulders, as...
One of the most common questions I hear from first-time authors is “How long does it take to write a book?” Though many experienced authors, writing coaches and publishers can spout all kinds of rough estimates at you, the realistic answer to that question...
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