Every once in a while, the two major self-publishing/print-on-demand (POD) platforms, Kindle Direct Publishing and IngramSpark, seem to make a slew of changes. This year has been one of those times, so in this article I simply want to alert you to some of the biggest changes. Kindle Direct Publishing Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) is […]
Reduce Book-Related Stress: Add Slack to...
Book projects are stressful enough without feeling a time crunch. To mitigate risk and alleviate anxiety, build slack into your project plan. Here are tips for indie authors.
Is the Traditional or Self-Publishing Pa...
Which publishing path should you take: traditional or self-publishing? Understand the difference before you decide. In this article, we talk process, pros and cons, and strategy.
What type of nonfiction book should you ...
What type of nonfiction book should you write to tell your story? Memoir might seem like the obvious choice, but based on a number of factors, a knowledge-based book could be better.
Beta Readers: The Fresh Perspective You ...
Beta readers give authors perspective on what’s working and what’s not. Here, we cover alpha, beta, SME and sensitivity readers.
How to Sell Your Book on Consignment
Even if you primarily use an online sales strategy for your books, it might be fun to see your book in local stores. Here’s how to get your books on the shelf by getting stores to take them on consignment.
Amazon Author Central: Grow Your Audienc...
Amazon Author Central gives authors a free, simple marketing tool to better connect with readers and fulfill multiple publishing goals. Learn how it works in this article.
Three Smart Strategies for Your Nonficti...
When you’re writing a nonfiction book series, it pays to plan. These strategies for mapping out the “how” will help your writing, marketing, and productivity.
Book Endorsements: Who to Ask & How to D
In this article we cover the basic of book endorsements: what they are, how to get them, and how to use them.
Pre-orders on KDP and IngramSpark
This post covers the basics of setting up book pre-orders on KDP and IngramSpark self-publishing platforms. We discuss strategic considerations and an alternative when pre-orders might not make sense.
New Author, 700-page Book: How to Set th...
This case study about a first-time author with an extra-long book addresses a host of interrelated pricing questions relevant to indie authors generally.
Book ROI: It May Not Be What You Think
Book ROI can focus simply on book sales, but for nonfiction authors revenue may go well beyond that, for a higher ROI than you think. This article reveals where REAL book ROI comes from.