This article looks at KDP and IngramSpark printing options: trim size, color vs. black and white, and paperback/hardback. Learn the sometimes subtle differences between platforms and how to plan for using both.
KDP vs. IngramSpark: Which Publishing Pl...
KDP and IngramSpark: the two big print-on-demand services. Sometimes one, sometimes the other will do, but your best strategy may be to use both. Find out why, and check out several indispensable resources to calculate costs and print options.
Position Your Book for Top Billing on th...
Your book is ready for center stage—edited & formatted with a beautiful cover—but now you need to help people find it. In the second of this two-part series, learn how to work with book metadata to train the stage lights on your book. This article covers the basics, including the two main types of metadata and how they work, as well as search algorithms.
The Amazon Ecosystem for Authors: A Fiel...
As a first-time author, there are many possible tools and platforms you could use. Here’s a high-level overview of the Amazon ecosystem for authors that covers your FAQs about print books, ebooks, audiobooks, promotion, and reviews.
Trouble Getting That First Draft on the ...
Writing a book and frustrated with drafting initial content? Maybe you should speak your book. It can speed up the process and deepen the content. Here are reasons to try this, some tips on process, and tools to get you going.
The Automatic Table of Contents: Your Se...
When sections of your manuscript are mushing together, use Word’s Automatic Table of Contents tool to help you see the organizational outline and check for issues. This article gives you the basics on how to set up a TOC, step by step.
Considering Scrivener? Here’s My (Cautio
If you’re writing a book, at some point you’ll wonder if Scrivener could solve your problems with typical word-processing tools. Maybe. Here’s my perspective and advice for getting started should you decide to try it.
Three Great Things about Print-on-Demand...
Print-on-demand (POD) offers authors control and agility, bringing benefits such as easy corrections, additions, and customization. Learn the benefits of POD, a wonder of the modern world.