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...

Writers tend to be loners. Getting too close to others, even other writers, can be a massive drain and a difficult obligation...

Your cover is one of the most important factors in selling your book. People will judge your book by its cover...

Kindle Vella opened for readers earlier this month (July 2021). As a new serial publishing service offered by Amazon, this platform...

The right blurb will sell your book. Your advertising might get readers to your page, and your cover might entice people...