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...
Many people, authors and readers alike, find it difficult to comprehend just how important book design is to the success or failure of a book. This is because really good book design is virtually invisible. It blends seamlessly with the content of a book...
Before we jump straight into the deep end, let’s take a moment to look at what an Ideal Reader Avatar is. If you want to write a successful book, regardless of its genre, the most important thing that you need to know before you write a single word is… Who...
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