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How To Collaborate With Local Bookstores In Your Publishing Strategy
Today, most authors have their books exclusively available on Amazon. But this approach is detrimental to indie bookstores, which provide an escape for readers and bring book lovers together. These human connections and camaraderie are things Amazon can't offer and the reason the reading culture...
How To Make The Most of Amazon Editorial Review Section
Book reviews are an essential aspect of the publishing process. A positive review lets people know about your book and helps readers decide whether they want to buy and read it. Self-published authors often obsess over user reviews and ratings on their book’s Amazon page....
How To Make The Most Of Printing Services For Self-Publishers
In no way has the rise of ebooks eliminated the demand for paperback. And neglecting readers who prefer to feel the pages between their fingers means missing out on many sales opportunities. So printing your book is a brilliant choice if you’re hoping to make...
Exploring The Options Available With Printed-On-Demand Services
Print-on-demand services have revolutionized the publishing and distribution process. It has given rise to many self-publishing authors and made being an indie author a very profitable option. But choosing the right one that fits your needs can be difficult without knowing what they have to...
Understanding Offset Printing Services
As a self-publishing author, when you decide to print physical copies of your book, the number of printing services available to self-publishing authors can make the process overwhelming. This article elaborates on these options to help you find the type of service best fitted for...
What Is a Library of Congress Control Number (LCCN)?
A Library of Congress Control Number, or LCCN, is an identification number on the copyright page that contains the year a book was published and its unique serial number. The Library of Congress assigns the numbers to books before they are published if the people...
Is It Worth Putting Your Books in KU
When it comes to self-publishing, Amazon offers a unique opportunity to authors with Kindle Unlimited. The program was designed to offer readers a cheaper option to buying books every month, while still ensuring that authors get paid for their work. Readers pay a set amount per...
Three Things You Shouldn't Do Yourself
Nobody is good at everything, and sometimes you need help to make your book the best it can be. It’s important to know your limits and to admit when it’s time to outsource things. We all have our gifts, and sometimes we need to tap...
Setting Your Book's Price
So, you’ve written a bestseller, contracted for an eye-catching book cover, and completed the interior design and layout of your book. As you go to set up your book at the distributor of your choice, such as Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) or Ingram-Spark, you...
How To Publish Your Ebook On Amazon
Kindle Direct Publishing or KDP is one of the most convenient ways of self-publishing. One can easily publish a book on KDP with just a few simple steps. But these simple steps can become daunting. Sometimes, even after following all the steps correctly, one might...