Self-publishing even a single book can easily become expensive. That's the reason so many authors stay away from self-publishing...

Once you’ve crafted the perfect book, you want it to get the attention it deserves. But finding readers is more complicated...

Usually when we talk about mailing lists on Pen and Glory, we’re talking about running and optimizing your own. But let’s put a spin...

Finishing a draft of a novel is an accomplishment in itself, and well worth the time off you can (and should) take to celebrate.

Culling your mailing list is a controversial topic among anyone who has a list worth culling. You worked hard to win the trust...

Over the course of drafting your book, you’ll likely read it multiple times to perform some rudimentary editing on your own...

Bookselling giant Amazon has a number of different built-in ways for authors to market their books...

Considering that writing is such a peaceful, calm activity, it can lead to more than its fair share of...

Designing your own covers can be a lot of fun, and many authors try their hand at cover design at some point. With the many graphic tools...

You have professional editors, and you have self-revisions, and then you have the third step: beta readers.

There are pages of cover artists on Fiverr. Cover design is a popular niche, but some artists are far more advanced than others.

Self-published authors have encountered goldmines of success over the past couple of decades. Every year brings up more rags-to-riches...

If you want to grow your email list, one thing you need is a good reader magnet. A reader magnet is a free gift you give readers...

KDP Select (or Kindle Unlimited, on the readers’ end) is a comparatively new way to publish and get paid.

The decision to go international with your books can revolutionize your future as a writer, and it’s easier now than it’s ever been. . .

Most people associate branding with big businesses and companies: Apple, Walmart, UPS. The list goes on...

A book blog tour is a virtual tour in which book bloggers present your latest work with their readers...

Not all successful writers are lone wolves. Nor is writing alone necessarily a good idea. Some authors team up...

How many books per year should you write as a self-published author? Well, much of it depends on your goal.

As much as you love writing, the process itself can become frustrating, and many authors struggle with procrastination...