Welcome to My Blog—Where I Tell the Truth About Publishing
(With Love and a Little Sass)
If you’re an author trying to make sense of the publishing world—or just wondering if you’re doing it “right”—this space is for you.
I write these articles to give you clarity, confidence, and the kind of insight you won’t find from a generic Google search. Whether you’re writing your first book, navigating the self-publishing process, or figuring out how to actually sell the thing once it’s out in the world—there’s something here for you.
No fluff. No fear-mongering. Just practical, real-world advice from someone who’s walked the path (sometimes barefoot, uphill, in a storm… you get it).
Top 5 Self-Publishing Success Stories, and Lessons You Can Learn From Them
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...
Why More Authors are Choosing to Self-Publish
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...
5 Keys to Designing a Killer Book Cover
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...
The Science of How We Read and How to Use it to Build a Better 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...
Affordable Self-Publishing: When To Scrimp and When To Spend
The rise of online book retailers and Print on Demand Technology have turned the book publishing world on its head, and transformed self-publishing into a commercially viable option. Despite this, the cost of self-publishing is still significant. My aim in this...
Why Font Choice is So Important in Book Design
Clearly, writing the manuscript for your book is a critical first step on the road to becoming a published author, but there are other essential elements that you should think about if your book is to be successful. These include editing, interior layout, typesetting...
Do you make these common self-publishing mistakes?
There are numerous pitfalls to self-publishing, and many new authors fall into these self-publishing mistakes through ignorance. Just imagine how much easier the publishing process could be if you could avoid these mistakes altogether. That’s the purpose of this...
Why Cheap Book Design Can Be Bad
In this post we’re going to explore the most common reasons for cheap book design, and why those reasons can be bad for your book. There are four main reasons for cheap book design: The book has been designed out of context The design has been rushed The designer...
What Is Self-Publishing Management
This post looks at what self-publishing management is and isn’t, and lists some of the comparison points between the 3 main publishing options available today.