Your book’s title is key to memorability among potential readers. Book subtitles, on the other hand, are often overlooked but can arguably be more important to the success of some books. You might wonder why that is. After all, who even remembers a subtitle? Let’s...
If you are somewhere on the learning curve of self-publishing, then you’ve probably come face-to-face with ISBNs, barcodes, and other necessary pieces of the publishing puzzle. A simple browser search for the term “buy ISBN” loads tons of suppliers,...
If you love books and work as a freelancer, you may want to learn how to design for local bookstores. Graphic design, aesthetics, and something as simple as layout can transform readers’ experiences. Local bookstores are diamonds in the book world. With large...
Whether you’re familiar with Author Advantage Live (AAL) or just hearing about it, this post is all about celebrating AAL book cover finalists. I discuss the top covers in detail to help inspire you own cover, provide you with ideas on what works, and of course, all...
With so many genres out there, sometimes it can be difficult to know which book to purchase for yourself or for someone else. While reading slightly above natural reading level can push readers to grow, reading well above your reading level is a different kind of...