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...
Asking what happens to your book royalties after you die might seem like a very morbid question, but it is one that I’ve been asked several times recently. So I asked for some advice from a colleague of mine, Grant Notman from Kept Assets, who specializes in estate...
In an article I wrote back in November 5 Powerful Ways to Measure Self-Publishing ROI I mention that a book can be a fantastic way of attracting valuable PR opportunities such as speaking gigs and interviews. Here is a perfect case in point of how easily that can...
Let’s face it, writing and publishing a book can be time-consuming. But there are a few ways that you can save yourself a little bit of time that can make your book more professional in the end. Here are my top 5 Word manuscript tips to employ when writing your...
Sticking with our theme on the blog this month, let’s talk about another big financial decision you need to make to make your self-published book a success – setting an attractive cover price. The cover price of your book is one of the key components that...
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