Accountability is important in writing. If you’re a procrastinator or have the habit of getting stuck...

Publishing isn’t a get-rich-quick scheme, but some authors do earn a lot off the bat. If you’re new on the block...

Self-publishing is a competitive industry, and if you don’t know how to optimize your work, you’ll risk falling behind...

I don’t write in a popular genre. Is it still possible for me to succeed as an author? That’s a popular question.

Writing 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...

Depending on who you ask, ebook publishing is either expensive or completely free. It’s true you can adapt your publishing expenses...

If you’re new to layout, you’ve probably already realized that it can easily be one of the hardest parts of publishing...

For 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...

Writer support networks pop up everywhere in the month of November. Everyone joins NaNoWriMo, and more often than not...

Audiobooks are a great addition to your lineup, but they can be expensive and a relatively weak investment for authors who are...

Writing full-time is a dream for many, but quitting the day job at the wrong time can be a lethal mistake.

With Amazon’s Kindle Vella starting up a renewed interest among many authors to write and produce books as serial publications...

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.