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What is a Preface?

by Guest Author on February 23, 2021 Leave a Comment

Sometimes, it’s important to refresh your knowledge of the basic parts of a book. It might not be glamorous or exciting, but it’s an essential part of making sure your book contains everything a reader expects. One example of these plain but essential basic elements is the preface of a book. What exactly is it, […]

Filed Under: Self Publishing Basics, Writing

Where to Find Free Audiobooks in 2021

by Guest Author on February 22, 2021 Leave a Comment

Free audiobooks are an incredible resource for book lovers of every type. More and more people are discovering the joy of listening to an audiobook during their workout or commute with each passing year. Nothing beats the convenience of being able to listen to your favorite titles for fun or education on your phone, laptop, […]

Filed Under: Audiobooks

How to Make a Book

by Guest Author on February 19, 2021 Leave a Comment

Learning about how to make a book is an exciting process. It’s time to stop dreaming, start doing and turn your idea into something people can read and enjoy. But what do you need to know to make it happen? Making a book requires a mixture of ideas and inspiration along with practical knowledge. It’s […]

Filed Under: Book Design, Self-Publishing

e-Book Cover Design Awards, November 2020

by Joel Friedlander on December 28, 2020 3 Comments

e-Book Cover Design Awards, November 2020 including

Filed Under: Cover Design, E-Books & Readers Tagged With: Agata Bukovera, awards, cover design, cover design award, Deranged Doctor Design, e-books, ebook, Ebook Launch, Kindle, MiblArt, self publishing, Stefanie Dworschak, Trent Koland

Self-Publishing: Carnival of the Indies Issue #123

by Joel Friedlander on December 25, 2020 2 Comments

Self-Publishing: Carnival of the Indies Issue #123 including Darcy Pattison, Frances Caballo, Sandra Beckwith and many others

Filed Under: Self-Publishing, Social Media Tagged With: author platform, blog carnival, blogging, carnival of the indies, Darcy Pattison, Frances Caballo, indie author, Sandra Beckwith, self publishing

Bashing the Myths of Social Media in 2021

by Judith Briles on December 21, 2020 7 Comments

There are a boatload of myths around what social media is; how to use it; what you should be doing; and why you should be doing it.

Filed Under: Contributing Writers, Marketing Tagged With: Judith Briles, social media

This Week in the Blogs, December 10 – 16, 2020

by Shelley Sturgeon on December 18, 2020 Leave a Comment

Blogs for Self-Publishers, December 10 – 16, 2020 including Steven Spatz, Stephanie Chandler, Christine Carron, Cate Baum and Marjorie Turner Hollman

Filed Under: Self-Publishing, Social Media Tagged With: blogging, Cate Baum, Christine Carron, Marjorie Turner Hollman, Self-Publishing, Stephanie Chandler, Steven Spatz

Do This, Not That – Professional Reviews in the Time of COVID

by Keri-Rae Barnum on December 14, 2020 8 Comments

Receiving a positive review from a well-known review or news outlet is practically more valuable than gold when launching a new book.

Filed Under: Book Reviews, Contributing Writers Tagged With: Book Reviews, Keri-Rae Barnum

This Week in the Blogs, December 3 – 9, 2020

by Joel Friedlander on December 11, 2020 1 Comment

Blogs for Self-Publishers, December 3 – 9, 2020 including Andre Calilhanna, Matt Knight, Erika Liodice, Frances Caballo and AskALLi Team

Filed Under: Self-Publishing, Social Media Tagged With: Andre Calilhanna, AskALLi Team, blogging, Erika Liodice, Frances Caballo, Matt Knight, Self-Publishing

Get Book Reviews: Your Novel Can Always Find New Audiences

by Beth Barany on December 7, 2020 6 Comments

The number one way readers learn about books is word of mouth. Book reviews still hold enormous sway over readers.

Filed Under: Contributing Writers, Marketing Tagged With: Beth Barany, Book Reviews

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