Jun 143 min5 Secrets about Writing SeriesIf you’re self-publishing for income, you’ve probably heard that you want to write in series. More books gives readers...
May 314 minBook Optimization: Trending Categories vs. Low CompetitionOne of the easiest ways to sell more books is to focus on optimization. Choosing effective genres...
May 243 minFull-Time Writing FAQsIf you’re interested in writing full time, or if you’re trying it out (hello, summer ambition!), you might run into questions about...
May 173 minChanging Genres: Powerful Strategy or Reckless Move?You started writing in your first genre without a lot of thought. Maybe you figured that vampire romance would sell well...
May 104 min5 Ways to Save Money while Self-PublishingSelf-publishing comes with expenses, but not all publishing expenses were created equal. If you’re starting out in self-publishing...
May 35 minTop 20 Award Contests for Self-Published AuthorsAwards and competitions can be a lot of fun and a quick way to boost popularity and prestige, both for self-published writers and those...
Apr 264 minMy Self-Publishing Experiment: Publishing A Book for $0It costs nothing to hit the “publish” button on your browser, so what makes self-publishing so expensive? More than that...
Apr 52 minKindle Vella OverviewKindle Vella is Amazon’s latest publishing platform. Released in 2021, this platform allows authors to release their books in...
Mar 222 minIllustrations for EbooksEbooks and illustrations don’t typically mix. Even though the technology has been there for a long time, adding illustrations...
Mar 103 min5 Expensive Publishing Bundles You Don't Need: Self-Publishing 101Self-publishing can use up quite a tall budget, but are all these costs really necessary when you’re getting started?
Mar 32 minCan You Make Your Book Free on Amazon? Self-Publishing 101Making a book permanently free is an effective way to win new readers into your fandom...
Dec 21, 20214 minHow Much Should Your First Book Earn? Self-Publishing 101Publishing isn’t a get-rich-quick scheme, but some authors do earn a lot off the bat. If you’re new on the block...
Dec 14, 20212 minTraditional, Hybrid, or Self-Publishing? Find Your Fit: QuizNot everyone is cut out for self-publishing. If you’re starting out, the options available today might look overwhelming...
Dec 9, 20213 min7 Little Things Wasting Your Time: Self-Publishing 101Self-publishing is a competitive industry, and if you don’t know how to optimize your work, you’ll risk falling behind...
Nov 30, 20212 minPull in A Crowd with A Niche GenreI don’t write in a popular genre. Is it still possible for me to succeed as an author? That’s a popular question.
Nov 23, 20214 minWriting Professionally: Top 10 Tips to Make It HappenWriting fiction for a living. That’s the dream of many writers, but if you’ve put any books on the market, you might be wondering whether...
Nov 19, 20213 minHow Much Does It Cost to Self-Publish?Depending on who you ask, ebook publishing is either expensive or completely free. It’s true you can adapt your publishing expenses...
Nov 16, 20213 minVellum vs. Atticus: Layout Made EasyIf you’re new to layout, you’ve probably already realized that it can easily be one of the hardest parts of publishing...
Nov 9, 20214 min7 Little Things Wasting Your Wallet: Self-Publishing 101For many writers, the scariest part of self-publishing isn’t the fact that you take on the publishing job yourself, or even the hassle of...
Nov 2, 20211 minAudiobook Production: Are You Ready Yet? (Quiz!)Audiobooks are a great addition to your lineup, but they can be expensive and a relatively weak investment for authors who are...