self-publishing
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Self-Publishing: White, Cream, or Groundwood Eggshell Paper?
Self-publishers who use Print-On-Demand may find themselves in a situation where, though they’ve done all they could to produce a superior product, the lack of resources to truly make it shine will still leave the book with that this must have been self-published glow. That is why the paper you choose for your book is… Continue reading
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5 Ways to Use Social Media as Part of Your Book Marketing Plan
Social media is not a marketing plan but can be part of a larger strategy because it is a connection tool. It helps you to find, connect with, and nurture your audience. It is through these connections that you build the like and trust factor. People believe in you and trust you. When people believe… Continue reading
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The Top 2023 Self-Publishing Platforms for Writers (Aggregators and Retailers)
According to Kindleprenuer, a vetted and well-respected platform for self-publishers headed by Dave Chesson (who has listed me among its Ultimate List of Best Book Review Blogs under Yecheilyah’s Book Reviews), these are some of the best platforms for writers who self-published in 2023. (I put them in my own order, though, lol.) But what’s… Continue reading
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The Self-Publishing Debate: Should You Spend Money to Publish Your Book
I didn’t plan on posting today, but there is a debate going on about whether new authors should spend money on self-publishing their books. In brief, publishing a book you want others to spend their money on will cost some financial investment if you care about your reader’s experience. There’s a reason authors who sign… Continue reading
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On Fear
I don’t exist out of thin air. I didn’t just pop up out of nowhere teaching this through Google and YouTube University. I teach this because I’ve lived through it. And, while much of what I discuss is well-known on the tail end of 2023, it wasn’t when I first started. Self-publishing has been around… Continue reading
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Should You Put Your Book Up for Preorder? It Depends.
What is a preorder? A pre-order is when you make a book available for purchase before its official release date—typically a week to a year in advance. Traditionally, publishers have books available for preorder as early as six months to a year in advance. They do it because strong pre-sales tell retailers the book will… Continue reading
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What Indie Authors Can Learn from Jada Pinkett-Smith’s Book Launch
As an author, I cannot help but to look at the book marketing side of celebrity book launches of this magnitude. And, because it’s such a controversial launch, I want to give a disclaimer. Disclaimer: This post is not about dissecting the morality of Will and Jada Pinkett Smith, condoning how she has gone about… Continue reading
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