self-publishing
-
Why Adding “Amazon Best Seller” to Your Book Cover Is Not a Good Idea
The Amazon Best Seller Badge is something to be proud of, no matter how small you believe your success is. However, I wouldn’t put it on my book covers. Adding “Amazon Best Seller” or “#1 Amazon Best Seller” to your book cover is not a good idea because the title, unfortunately, holds little weight among… Continue reading
-
The Journey
When I decided to write the history book, I was intentional about taking people on that journey with me. When I visited museums, I shared video clips, took pictures of historical landmarks, and shared screenshots of my writing progress. I wrote about where I was in my writing, such as when the book was going… Continue reading
-
Why Self-Published Authors Should Own Their ISBN
The basic answer is that owning the ISBN to your book makes you the publisher, which is the purpose of self-publishing for most authors who pursue the route. Let’s look deeper into the ISBN and why I strongly suggest self-published authors own theirs. I’ve written on this before, but this time I am including advice… Continue reading
-
Is Your Book Marketable?
As I learn more about self-publishing and strive to develop and sell better books, I realize how important it is to write a marketable book. As I speak with other writers who want to self-publish, I realize how important this stage is to the process. Traditionally, publishers will turn down a book if it’s not… Continue reading
-
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
-
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
-
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
The PBS Blog 