self-publishing
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Dear Self-Publishers, Don’t Limit Your Potential
The Martian started as a self-published book. Its author, Andy Weir, said he didn’t think the book had mainstream appeal and was surprised anyone was interested. It began as a series on Weir’s website, and when readers complained it was hard to read the stories sitting at their computer, Weir listened to his audience and… Continue reading
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Why You Shouldn’t Worry about Family Not Supporting Your Books
When the Power series was first hot, my cousin said to me: “You should write books like on Power! The way we grew up, I know you can put some stuff together.” That bothered me for two reasons: I am not that kind of writer. Yes, I grew up around drug dealers and addicts, but… Continue reading
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Preparing Your Self-Published Book for Bookstores (Part 1)
Contrary to popular belief, self-published books can get into brick-and-mortar bookstores. Ask me how I know… Here Are Three Easy Ways to Prepare Your Self-Published / Indie Book for a Store: 1. Have a professionally designed cover with your name and title on the spine. Usually, I will tell you to ensure it’s edited first (do that,… Continue reading
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Do More with Your Self-Published Book
High achieving authors (Indie, Trad, or otherwise) tend to fall into a few categories: They publish high-quality books (well-edited, dope cover art, and well-formatted, to name a few). They collaborate with other authors and business people. They use their book to create additional income streams through businesses and services. Today, I want to focus on… Continue reading
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New: Book Review Directory
I have created a page on the blog listing all the books reviewed so far to make it easier for you to access them. Browse the directory and meet your next favorite author! These are the authors whose books received a score of 3* or more. Support the author by purchasing the book if it… Continue reading
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How Blogging Helps Me Write Books
Social media is a powerful vehicle for publishing short-form content that people can digest quickly and easily. We are all lazy to an extent with short attention spans. Which is why I love blogging as a way of publishing long-form content. It gives writers a chance to fully express the completeness of their thoughts. And,… Continue reading
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Dear Indie Author, Remember to Guide Your Readers to Your Own Platforms
None of us can deny the power of social media to impact businesses, big and small. As we’ve seen repeatedly, what we post to our accounts can have positive and negative real-life effects, destructive and groundbreaking. With it, we can reach people worldwide without leaving the house. It is no longer just about posting family… Continue reading
