Nervous about creating an ebook? This article covers the basics of getting started: learning the difference between reflowable and fixed-format ebooks, the intricacies of distribution platforms, and tools you can use to create your first ebook. (Bonus: the process we use here at Clear Sight Books.)
Mistakes in Your Book: What to Do
You just pressed the Publish button and then realized there are mistakes in your book. Oops. What now? In this article we cover high-level approaches to addressing errors, for both traditional publishing and self-publishing.
How to Publish an Audiobook: Practical, ...
It’s one thing to understand the theory of publishing an audiobook. It’s quite another to do it. This article offer tips to ease the process.
How to Publish an Audiobook: Essentials ...
Audiobooks are a growing market for authors. This article covers the basics of publishing your first audiobook: narrators, platforms, pricing, and logistics.
Summary of Recent Self-Publishing Platfo...
In 2023, IngramSpark & Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) made numerous changes to their print-on-demand platforms. Here are the ones most likely to affect authors who self-publish.
Word Tips: How to Use Read Aloud, Transc...
Many people experience writing challenges that technology can help with, but they don’t realize they have the tools already at their disposal. In this article we look at three Word tools that can help: read aloud, transcription, and dictation.
How to Know if Your Book Needs an Index
An index is more than a list: it’s a detailed map of your book that helps your readers find what they want. This article covers why you might want an index, the types of indexes, and three critical points should you go the indexing route.
Using ChatGPT in Writing: It’s time to E
If you haven’t yet explored ChatGPT, it might be time. Here’s how I’ve been playing with ChatGPT in my writing and editing work.
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.
Two Easy, Free Book Marketing Tools
Marketing may not be an author’s favorite chore, but two tools can up your game quickly: embedding Kindle previews on your website and using 3D book images.
How to Make Your Book Accessible for Mor...
When you increase accessibility in your print and ebooks for readers who are blind or have limited vision, you achieve better usability for everyone. Use these tips and tech tools to broaden your reach.
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.