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.
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.
Selling Books & Sales Tax: Practical Thi
Sales tax can confuse new authors who want to sell books. There is some complexity, but it’s not as bad as you think. Here are the basics.
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.
A Comprehensive Guide to ISBNs
ISBNs cause new indie authors significant confusion. What are they? How do you use them? This Q&A guide to ISBNs can help demystify them. With 40 comments, this post is one of our most popular.