Book cover design is an important part of publishing a book, but there are so many options to consider. Do you want to publish a paperback or hardcover book? Do you want to use a casewrap cover or have dust jackets? What are the pros and cons of each? This post...
For many years self-publishers have been frustrated. I’m not talking about the usual ups and downs of indie publishing. No, I’m talking about authors who want to publish books with lots of full color photos or illustrations, and who want to take advantage...
For authors coming into the publishing industry, making choices like selecting a print on demand vendor, can be fraught with difficulty and uncertainty. “Which one is best for me? Will they do a good job on my book? Will they deliver on time?” These are...
In the fast-moving world of indie publishing, we all have an opportunity to learn from each other. Once in a while I like to dip into the mailbag and share some of the questions that have come in recently, along with the responses. Here’s another installment. Q:...
Sometimes you want a post, sometimes you want a page. It’s not always easy to tell. In the early days of the blog, I only created posts, just trying to fill the needs of readers and my publishing schedule. As I got more comfortable with blogging and creating...
