Readers have certain expectations when they pick up an ebook or paperback book. One of those is that the book will be formatted correctly; standard margins, proper paragraph indentations, headers,
Readers deserve and expect a good reading experience with each book they read. A solid story that has been edited to remove as many errors as humanly possible and one
We live in an exciting time in publishing. Gone are the days when the only feasible way to get your book into the hands of readers was to have it
The back matter of a book is what you include after, “The End.” Optimizing this back matter is crucial for engaging readers, building your fan base, and driving sales to
Authors and publishers have always made use of ARCs (advanced reader copies) to build up interest in their books around the time of publishing, to give that all-important social proof,
Translating a book is an exciting way for self-published authors to reach new audiences, sell more book copies, and build their author brand. However, due to all that goes into
What is Writer’s Block? Writer’s block is a common issue that occurs when a writer experiences a temporary decrease in productivity. Writer’s block is a state of mental or creative
I once gave a presentation, and afterward, a man from the audience approached me and asked if I was a writer. At the time, I wasn’t actively writing, so I
Nearly one-third of all of the books sold in the U.S. today are children’s books, and that number is rapidly growing. Still, writing children’s books isn’t for everyone. Most people
If you’ve spent some time in the author space, you may have come across the term self-editing, but are not quite sure what it means. The truth is it’s a