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Why An English Teacher Buddy Shouldn’t Be Your Editor New!
You've finished your manuscript, redrafted and polished it to the best of your ability, and now it is time for someone else to take a critical look. It’s perfectly natural to think of the people you trust—say, perhaps, your English teacher friend. Sure, they may...
Why Your 900+ Page Self-Published Book Isn’t Selling New!
I applaud the discipline and fortitude it takes to write a tome three times the size of traditional novels. Aside from being an ambitious undertaking, it's a genuinely impressive feat to see it completed, polished, and ready to hit the book market. Once it's out in the...
Common Self-Publishing Mistakes to Avoid (And How to Fix Them) New!
Self-publishing is a rollercoaster. It’s thrilling, empowering, and a little scary—especially when you’re just starting out. I’ve been through the highs and lows, and if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that mistakes are part of the journey. But hey, you don’t have to repeat...
Hybrid Publishing Problems
I have spent the past few years querying agents and submitting work to publishing companies. As most writers who attempt to take a chance on publishing their work know, sending out queries can be highly stressful for many reasons. First off, if the query letter isn’t...
Audiobook Creation and Publishing
After going through the extensive details of writing a book that is ready for public viewing, the question of where and how to publish comes to mind. Numerous articles and websites will tell you about several different ways to get your book out there, so...
Where to Get Your Book Published
You’ve finished writing your book. Congratulations! Writing a complete book is quite an accomplishment. I’ve seen estimates that as few as three percent of writers finish a book they started. Of course, no one can know for sure; we’d have to survey every writer to...
8 Ways To Deal With Negative Book Reviews
Negative reviews are a part of the publishing process that can affect your confidence and get you worked up for a long time. So, you may need to learn how to handle them and use them for your benefit. This article shows how to do...
Understanding How Amazon Algorithms Operate
Amazon is the world’s leading search engine and recommendation system for books. So, it's essential to take advantage of the platform by publishing your book on KDP and optimizing your book page. While there are many ways to send readers to your book page, you...
3 Techniques To Drive Traffic to Your Amazon Book Page
Succeeding on Kindle Direct Publishing depends heavily on generating enough traffic to your book page. You may be familiar with the basic steps of ensuring you have a good book cover, writing a catchy description, and a compelling author bio. But there are other tricks...
Three Ways To Build a Strong Author Platform
An impressive author platform is crucial for your writing career. It allows you to reach readers because of your name, reputation, or connections. As a self-publishing author, it helps you access readers with ease. And if you want a traditional book deal, it makes the...