To make it in self-publishing, the key is often to work smarter—not harder. You can always write more books...

Having a good genre and subgenre fit is important for anyone looking to make a career writing fiction. Even if you start out securely...

If your book is free temporarily or long-term, you probably have only one goal in mind: finding readers.

Advertising your book can easily be the most expensive aspect of publishing, and for many authors, it is.

Having a large and active mailing list is a huge benefit when you’re self-publishing. Your list will save you time, money and effort...

Book signings aren’t necessary for success. If you make your profit online and have fans thousands of miles away—and if you live...

When is it best to go alone? Usually I focus on the positive aspects of working with others to create your books.

A good cover design is a work of art, and great designs can easily sell themselves.

One of the top-growing services in the self-publishing industry is StoryOrigin: a massive community of authors working together...

If you’ve decided to publish your books wide, you’ve probably already considered publishing through popular venues like Barnes and Noble...

Self-publishing a book comes with a lot of steps. You probably already know the importance of finding a quality editor...

Writers who really win at self-publishing never rest their careers on a single book. Even one book per year won’t land you a full-time...

Wouldn’t it be nice to sell books on autopilot? If you’re new to self-publishing or have only a few books under your belt...

If you’re laying out your own paperback, you might be surprised at how intricate the process of book layout can be.

How do you keep readers engaged between books? Some authors are prolific enough to maintain active mailing lists simply by sending out...

People like free samples. If you’re walking through the mall, and someone standing outside of a chocolate shop entrance...

Self-publishing costs more money than it earns, at least when you start out. That’s why so many writers get discouraged...

If you’re looking for a fast and free way to grow your outreach and better establish yourself as an author, podcast interviews...

Audiobooks are a popular option these days and make up a growing part of the bookselling market.

When I started considering self-publishing in the early 2010s, two POD (print on demand) services rose to the top...