The Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) platform is still the most popular and successful self-publishing model, despite considerable competition from several other self-publishing outfits such as Kobo, Lulu and Smashwords. One of the leading factors for this is Amazon’s stronghold over the online book market, both digital and print. Another reason is the popularity of its … [Read more...] about Is Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing Select Worth It?
Publishing
A Review of Lulu Self-Publishing
Lulu is always featured on lists of popular e-book selling and self-publishing platforms. However, there are many things about Lulu that set it apart from other self-publishing platforms. Here are some interesting and useful facts in this review of Lulu self-publishing. Lulu Started it All Lulu was actually the first one in the self-publishing arena who started off the … [Read more...] about A Review of Lulu Self-Publishing
How to Write Great Book Blurbs
Readers nowadays have a bewilderingly large selection of books in various formats to choose from. While readers benefit from the multitude of choices, authors have the tough task of drawing readers to their books among the thousands of other books on the shelves (or in the e-bookstore). Authors have three main tools at their disposal that can help catch the readers’ attention: … [Read more...] about How to Write Great Book Blurbs
Top 10 Self-Publishing Platforms for Your E-Book
There are many options available now for writers looking to self-publish their e-books. Both new and established authors are increasingly self-publishing their books due to the hassles and difficulties associated with the traditional publishing route. To cater to these authors, many self-publishing platforms have sprung up offering a range of services. Here is a brief look … [Read more...] about Top 10 Self-Publishing Platforms for Your E-Book
10 Steps to Self-Publishing Your First eBook
Self-publishing an eBook may seem like a daunting task to authors, who would just prefer to focus on their writing. However, it is not as difficult as you might think. The self-publishing route has many advantages, and at some point in your writing career, you would definitely consider self-publishing an eBook. The following guide provides you with 10 steps to self-publishing … [Read more...] about 10 Steps to Self-Publishing Your First eBook