For nonfiction books, sources and citations go with the territory. They are tedious—but essential for credibility. Here’s my quick and dirty guide, aimed at the general nonfiction writer and self-published authors in particular.
Print-on-Demand (POD) Book Quality: Are ...
Occasionally, complaints about the quality of print-on-demand (POD) books bubble up among authors and publishers. Are POD books really that bad? After 10 years of working with POD, here are my observations.
Photos in Your Book: Expert Tips and Bes...
Whether you’re writing memoir or biography, having photos in your book can enhance the story. But before you start adding them, read these considerations and tips. You’ll want to think about technical specs, photo quality, and permissions, among other things.
Lulu: A Self-Publishing Alternative to K...
Lulu offers a self-publishing alternative to KDP and IngramSpark. As with most options, there are benefits and drawbacks. In this article, we compare print options, distribution, revenue, and more.
Help, I Lost My Book! The Art of File Ma...
Book projects are BIG, so misplacing or losing your files is painful. And forgetting what you did can be inefficient, not to mention frustrating. In this article, we look at the unsexy but necessary art of file management, including backups, file organization, and project wrap-up documentation.
How to Publish an Ebook: Practical, Tact...
Ebooks are a huge market, so even if you have a print book, you’ll likely want an ebook too. If you’re learning to create ebooks yourself, in this article you’ll find some formatting tips, including advice on complex elements like indexes.
How to Publish an Ebook: Essentials for ...
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.