self-publishers
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Are People Still Surprised that Self-Published Books Have Value?
*This post has spoilers.* The Polygamist, Netflix’s new series about a South African man with three wives and a side chick, is snatching everybody’s edges. Social media can’t stop talking about the drama. The story follows wealthy businessman Jonasi Gomora and the drama between his wives and his mistress. Jonasi is a hot mess. As… Continue reading
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Why Self-Publishing Poetry is Different From Other Books
Publishing a poetry collection differs from publishing a novel or nonfiction book. One main reason is the editing; poets must pay special attention to this. When looking for an editor for our poetry collections, we must ensure they know how poems work. Some poems, for example, are not intended to be grammatically correct. They might… Continue reading
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Take the Leap
When I first decided to put my book up for preorder in September (2023), I wondered if I had made the right decision. I had never run a preorder campaign that far in advance of the release date. And I was wondering if I could keep the momentum up. In my experience, people forget after… 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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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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Self-Publishing: Understanding Copyright and Distribution
Copyright First-time self-publishers often worry about copyright or that someone will steal their idea. This is typically the first sign of a novice self-publisher. However, new and established authors might worry about someone stealing their books now that AI is here. First, you should know that you own the copyright to your book at the… Continue reading
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