Self-publishing comes with expenses, but not all publishing expenses were created equal. If you’re starting out in self-publishing...

Awards and competitions can be a lot of fun and a quick way to boost popularity and prestige, both for self-published writers and those...

It costs nothing to hit the “publish” button on your browser, so what makes self-publishing so expensive? More than that...

Is your list meeting its full potential? You don’t need to maximize your list to succeed as a self-published author.

Your mailing list is critical, but have you ever run into a shortage of newsletter ideas when your work in progress is taking longer...

Kindle Vella is Amazon’s latest publishing platform. Released in 2021, this platform allows authors to release their books in...

Have you ever picked up a traditionally published book and fallen in love with it? Not the writing, but the book itself?

Ebooks and illustrations don’t typically mix. Even though the technology has been there for a long time, adding illustrations...

Atticus is the latest author tool from author software tool superstar Dave Chesson, whom you might recognize as the mastermind behind...

Self-publishing can use up quite a tall budget, but are all these costs really necessary when you’re getting started?

Making a book permanently free is an effective way to win new readers into your fandom...

Is it truly possible to lone-wolf your way to success? Writing might be a largely solo activity, but many writers credit their success...

What’s your book about? That’s a hard question to answer. For some writers, it’s almost impossible. Even if it seems easy to sit down...

As you build your street team, your review numbers will naturally climb. But getting reviews is hard early on...

Many writers get riled up whenever someone mentions a structure or formula for writing. Some swear by formulas, insisting that every...

Kicking a series off with a free book used to be the way to go, but times have changed. Amazon’s policies have changed even more.

Social media is fun and a great time-waster, but when you’re running an official author account, it can be easy to run out of ideas.

The best way to guarantee your book will sell is if you already have a list of raving fans to sell to. While growing your mailing list...

While not as lucrative as a mailing list, a strong social media following is a great way to support your books and build...

I encountered animated covers for the first time on Twitter. The look is a subtle one—a mist rising over a disappearing character...