by Bede | Oct 2, 2023 | Book Marketing
If you write only because you love to, you won’t need to bother with marketing. But if you are publishing by yourself and wish to be read by as many among your target audience as possible, you will have to learn an additional skill—how to market your books. It would...
by Bede | Sep 29, 2023 | Book Marketing
It’s one thing to write a book, it’s another thing altogether, to sell it. All too many authors get so far into the story with blinders on. Only identifying with the characters in the book and hoping readers will identify in the same way. Without a publisher there is...
by Bede | Sep 27, 2023 | Book Publishing
Whether you work with a publisher or opt to self-publish, having a book is the ultimate calling card. It can helps you gain notoriety, increase your credibility, drive more business leads and gain higher paid speaking engagements. Many entrepreneurs, business owners...
by SOIPP | Sep 25, 2023 | Book Publishing
Before he worked as Director of Marketing for iUniverse’s parent company Author Solutions, Keith Ogorek was an aspiring author. He developed six tips for writing to successfully publish your book. Writing for successful publication Set a date you want to hold a...
by Bede | Sep 22, 2023 | Book Editing
Good book editing ensures a book is credible for its market and has the best chance of pleasing its readers. But the editor’s contribution goes well beyond grammar, spelling, and house style. Self-publishers have the opportunity to use an editor to bring out their...
by Bede | Sep 20, 2023 | Book Publishing
From poor front cover designs to skipping ‘beta reading’, this post presents 13 self-publishing mistakes a self-publishing author like you should avoid. For every new venture, there is a learning curve. When it comes to self-publishing your book, however,...
by SOIPP | Sep 18, 2023 | Process Improvement, Writing Tips
Feeling a little clogged up and no ideas are forthcoming? In this post, we’ve put down a few interesting pointers on how you can ease up and improve your creativity. And while you can get a lot of other useful info across the Internet, you might find the nuggets...
by Bede | Sep 15, 2023 | ePublications
Getting bad reviews, and I mean a really bad review that is angry, vicious and unjustified (as if you killed their dog!) is an awful feeling. And believe me, whether you’re Stephen King, J.K.Rowling, or Dean Koontz, all authors will get them. But relax, breathe, and...
by Bede | Sep 13, 2023 | Book Publishing
I have co-authored several books with different authors over the years. And I am currently working on two more collaborative projects right now. I have found co-authoring a book can be powerful. I first stumbled upon this idea in 2009 when I first met Heather Hart....
by Bede | Sep 11, 2023 | Writing Tips
Being a published author can be a daunting task. We are trained to never put all our eggs in one big uncertain basket, so we take a day job and write in our free time. But that can hinder author productivity so here are some insights to help you prevent burning...
