Business books offer authors a unique opportunity to share their knowledge, establish themselves as an expert in their market, and promote their brand in the process. Creating the perfect book cover is a delicate balance between the author’s personality, the...
Are you looking for website inspiration? Below you’ll find 10 of the best author websites online. Every author needs a place to call home. Sure there’s social media, but who wants to be chained to the ever-changing algorithm? When you have your own website, you...
In this previous article, we gave a breakdown of the different book sizes (or trim sizes) available and recommendations for which one to use for your book. Below we’ll recap what was previously shared about standard book sizes, along with popular POD and offset...
As an author, a website is an essential part of your brand. When readers buy your book, they need somewhere to go to find you, and while social media platforms have their place, an author website is your home. Below we’ll talk about the importance of having an...
In the fantasy genre, writing about new worlds comes with the territory, but sometimes words aren’t enough. Maps of your world’s terrain, provide a visual guide that readers can reference as they walk alongside your characters. They also activate another...
A book’s cover is the beginning of your story. No matter how great the book is on the inside, if a potential reader doesn’t like the cover, chances are, they won’t open the book. Then you’ve lost a sale and missed an opportunity to share your amazing content. ...
Writing fantasy allows us to flip the world as we know it inside out, upside down, and then stretch it out as far as our imagination can take it. There are no limitations, and that’s the beauty of the genre. Where other categories of fiction are grounded in reality,...
Since the launch of Amazon KDP in 2007, the publishing giant-slash-mega-retailer has carved out a substantial corner in the self-publishing market. Despite Amazon’s seemingly impenetrable market share, more companies have entered the self-publishing game and are...
Are you self-publishing your book and looking for ways to trim expenses? Book printing costs can create a huge dent in your publishing budget. Below we’ll take a look at the different areas of book publishing that can be considered when trying to reduce printing costs...
Every great story starts with an inviting cover design. If a cover looks cheap and homemade, you’ll get more eyerolls than potential buyers. As with most things in life, first impressions matter. Authors who choose to create a book cover themselves are usually...
A great book cover makes the reader feel something before they read the first line of the story. It moves them to begin thinking about the book’s possibilities and whether or not they want to strap in for the ride. The sci-fi genre is all about alternative realities...
Your book started with a blank page. Now it’s a finished novel with chapters and everything! Congratulations! After all of that hard work. Who do you dedicate it to? Who is worthy of holding the weight of your masterpiece? While it is true that your dedication...