What do you think is the biggest need self-publishers have to achieve the dreams and goals they have for their book publishing plans? Would you say it’s money, or a good editor, or a proven way to “beat” the Amazon ranking system? I wouldn’t...
Okay, I’m going to come clean with you about this whole blogging thing. (And yes, this is about self-publishing, too.) When I started this blog, I knew almost nothing about blogging, about WordPress, about linking, keywords, traffic or any of that stuff. Yep, I...
Do you remember the last time you went looking for a book at the local bookstore? Maybe it was recently, but for a lot of people it might have been some time ago. Now more than ever, book sales are moving online. Let’s face it: when you want to find information...
In the May/June issue of Writer’s Digest, you’ll find my feature article on “Publishing Strategies for Savvy Self-Publishers.” Here’s a brief excerpt where I talk about getting specific with your approach to publishing: Understanding your own goals and expectations is...
One of the enjoyable parts of learning a new field is finding out what all the insider language of that field is all about. When I got started in mountain biking, for instance, I was surprised to learn that the pedals I used, which were made specifically to clip onto...