A Quick Lesson About Publishers, Imprints, CreateSpace, and Bowker explains how to deal with imprint names
A Step-by-Step Guide to Book Publishing with Createspace
By Lyn Horner Many aspects of the self-publishing process can be intimidating and confusing, especially the first time you do them. This article, written by Lyn Horner, guides us step-by-step through the process of publishing a book with Createspace. You might want to bookmark this page for future reference if you plan to publish with […]
Why Your Book Pitch Matters (Even If You’re Self-Published)
Why Your Book Pitch Matters (Even If You’re Self-Published) looks at the anatomy and uses of a finely-crafted elevator pitch for your book
Monday Mailbox, Questions and Answers on Self-Publishing
Monday Mailbox, Questions and Answers on Self-Publishing about CreateSpace, Lightning Source, print on demand, ebooks and more
Understanding Book Layouts and Page Margins
Understanding Book Layouts and Page Margins describes typical margins for a standard 6 inch by 9 inch trade paperback, including CreateSpace book layout specifications
Keys to Understanding Amazon’s Algorithms
Keys to Understanding Amazon’s Algorithms by Penny Sansevieri examines the importance of keywords, titles, page optimization, and more
12 Tips for Successful Book Launch Parties
12 Tips for Successful Book Launch Parties describes the thinking behind holding a book launch party and helpful suggestions
Author Blogging 101: Introduction to SEO, Part 2
Author Blogging 101: Introduction to SEO, Part 2 describes the tools of search engine optimization and gives tips on their use
Book Design: Pages or Spreads?
Book Design: Pages or Spreads? looks at the differences between designing print books and ebooks, and tips for dealing with them
Author Blogging 101: Converting Posts to Resource Pages
Author Blogging 101: Converting Posts to Resource Pages discusses the SEO and reader benefits of resource pages