If you’re an indie author who has written an ebook or a book, a key next phase will be marketing and promotion of it, in order to reach out to as wide an audience as possible. At this time you’ll most probably think of a cover for your book. In the five points below, I explain why the cover is so important, and share some tips on creating one that is eye-catching and powerfully … [Read more...] about How to Get Readers to Buy Your Indie Book
Publishing
21 Social Media Tips for Authors That Actually Work
While some may prefer the hard copy to e-books, authors can no longer ignore the prevalence of social media use within the publishing industry and community at large. Facebook, Instagram and Twitter stand out as the giants among social mediums, used by a variety of folks across all age groups. Free to use and easy to set up, these platforms provide authors with an entirely new … [Read more...] about 21 Social Media Tips for Authors That Actually Work
The Major Types of Editing and How They Help You to Produce a Top Book
Editing a work in progress, a partially finished novel or a finished manuscript is not an easy task. However, it has become a necessary task for every writer. It doesn’t matter whether you are a published author, because you are raising the bar for yourself with every book, which means your work needs to be polished until it shines. The same applies to unpublished writers that … [Read more...] about The Major Types of Editing and How They Help You to Produce a Top Book
How to Proofread Your Book Like a Pro
Today, with the possibility of self-publishing online, a lot of new authors publish their manuscripts without proofreading them. Proofreading is the process that comes after editing your manuscript. During the proofreading process, the author (or whoever does the proofreading) is not looking for plot holes, discontinuity, or any other errors connected to the story – these have … [Read more...] about How to Proofread Your Book Like a Pro
An Inspiring Example of a Young Self-Publisher
A tale about the entrepreneurial spirit being present in young people was shared by Dan Soderberg, who has written an article in Splice Today about a book he co-authored with his son Greyson called Elevator Jones. Below is a quote from Dan’s article, in which he describes the conversation he had with Greyson who was eight at the time: “’Dad, can we write a book together?’ … [Read more...] about An Inspiring Example of a Young Self-Publisher