Everyone considers using a nom de plume or pen name. I am going to offer an argument for not using a pen name — or, at least, for sticking to just one.
David Kudler
David Kudler is a Contributing Writer for TheBookDesigner.com. He is also an author, an editor and an ebook designer.
David blogs for the Huffington Post and is also a past president of the Bay Area Independent Publisher’s Association (BAIPA).
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Books by David Kudler
You can find David on:
- Websites: Stillpoint Digital Press and Seasons of the Sword
- Blog: Stillpoint Blogs
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- Twitter: @dkudler
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- Goodreads: David_Kudler
- Instagram: risukokunoichi
Articles by David on The Book Designer
The Convertible Cloud, Extended — Google Docs
Someone reminded me, recently, that I’ve forgotten one easily accessible tool for converting Word documents into ebook format: Google Docs!
Fun with Formats: mobi/Kindle
Reading ebooks on a Kindle means varies a lot more than you may realize. Understanding those variations a little is important for an ebook publisher.
SEVEN Things You Should Be Including in Your Ebook (Revisited)
This is an update of a very popular post I wrote a few years back; it adds some updated info and refines some of the techniques I used back then.
I Can Get It for You Wholesale — Pricing Your Book
I was asked recently what factors affect the price that I give a book. Here are the considerations I take into account when pricing a book.
Have I Got a Book for You! Compelling Book Descriptions – Part 2
In Part 1, we discussed how to hook your readers with book descriptions. Now, let’s talk about how to tease your readers once they’re hooked.
Have I Got a Book for You! Compelling Book Descriptions – Part 1
You’ve gotten a potential reader to visit your book’s product page. Now it’s time to seal the deal. How? Your book description, that’s how.
You CAN Tell an (e)Book by Its Cover
“You can’t tell a book by its cover” holds true in most of our lives, one place where it doesn’t, ironically, is in publishing.
3 Dos for Getting Reviews (and 4 Don’ts)
One of the most powerful tools for marketing your book is reader reviews. Here are a few dos and don’ts for getting reviews.
How Can I Promote My Book For Free?
Every author wants to know how to get the word out about his or her book. The most effective marketing that an author can do doesn’t involve paying money.
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