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.
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.
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.
Summary of Recent POD Publishing Platfor...
This articles summarizes recent POD publishing platform changes and links to several articles with details on how to choose a platform, printing options, ISBNs, and more.
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.
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.
3 Ways to Create Bulk Book Sales
For many consultants, coaches, and speakers, bulk book sales offer flexiblility, visibility, and greater efficiency than individual book sales. To get you started, this post covers the basics and strategies for creating bulk book sales.