The Challenges of Self Publishing (and How to Work Through Them).
Are you looking to join the exciting world of self-publishing? Then you must be both very wise and very foolish. You must be wise in the sense of being extremely disciplined and diligent (otherwise you’ll never have a finished…
Unusual but effective tricks to explode your productivity as a writer
When a writer feels unable to write and productivity plummets, life can look bleak. Luckily, there are simple tricks you can rely on to curb your procrastination and spike your enthusiasm. Some of these tactics may seem unusual, but you…
7 Deadly Sins of Book Cover Design… and How to Turn Them to Your Benefit
Whether or not you’re a religious person, chances are you want your books to sell. To achieve this noble goal, your cover design is of paramount importance. We all know how people figuratively say “don’t judge a book by its…
The Anatomy of a Blurb That Actually Improves Book Sales
A book blurb is not just a casual snippet of text meant to decorate the book cover; it’s a strategic tool that will effectively sell books. Some people call it “book description” while others prefer the term “book blurb”; whatever…
Self Publishing: Understanding the Pros and Anticipating the Cons
Publishers are hurting, the market is changing, and they are not interested in being your partner. They are unlikely to accept your literary work who haven’t already garnered an audience with sensational, surface-level content. Then came self-publishing. While it used…
How To Market You Self Published Book With Pinterest
Maybe it started with the steep decline of Facebook referral traffic. Maybe it was just the evolution of social media. At some point in time, mood board social network Pinterest became known as an excellent marketing platform for authors looking…