I’m an active supporter of self and independent publishing. Writers should have a say in how much control they want to have in a book,...

I recently put my novel Automaton up for pre-order on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, iBooks, Kobo, and more (find the entire list and links...

I’ve self-published several of my own novels, but as a reader I usually cringe at the thought of reading those written by others. As a...

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A few days ago, I received my discounted copy of my latest book from Blurb. Blurb, though usually known for their excellent photo album...

But there is a lot of horrible published material out there. Walk into a bookstore, and you will be amazed at the cheap, formulaic books...

Someone told me recently that I live the dream. I’ve been a full-time writer for a while now, and just landed my first book deal last...

It’s more than a matter of looking organized and professional–it shows the world that you’re serious about your writing and that you’ve...

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I have had three novels accepted by publishers at this point. The first two didn’t pull through for different reasons. The third happened...

First the good. And it pays. Readers pay through their subscriptions every month. Writers earn when a reader gets through ten percent of...

It’s no wonder that many writers get bogged down by the very idea of designing a book cover. Everyone judges a book by the cover, and if...

Twenty years ago, it was a lot simpler. Obviously it would be wrong to break into a store and steal a tape or CD of your favorite band....

It’s time to re-think the e-book and what it means for independent authors. First of all, there isn’t a single “market” or “platform” for...

For some of us, the answer is yes. Self-publishing is an excellent creative experience and offers a lot of control over your book that...

Disclaimer: Finish That Novel! does not have a Kickstarter campaign. For now. The past few years have seen a revolution in independent...

Createspace Cover Back when I was beginning to research self-publishing options several years ago, there were two names that kept popping...

Binding This is a traditional service that goes back a long way. Many companies including your local print shop offer bookbinding...

1. Know your story. As in, be able to summarize it in a sentence if needed. This will save you a lot of trouble and better invite an...

Agents are open to new writers. Although many publishers will allow authors to submit their own works, there’s a long line of people...