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Why Your Book Pitch Matters (Even If You’re Self-Published)

by Joel Friedlander on October 23, 2013 20 Comments

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

Filed Under: Marketing Tagged With: book marketing, CreateSpace, pitch, publishing a book, self publishing

Understanding Book Layouts and Page Margins

by Joel Friedlander on August 14, 2013 78 Comments

Understanding Book Layouts and Page Margins describes typical margins for a standard 6 inch by 9 inch trade paperback, including CreateSpace book layout specifications

Filed Under: Book Design Tagged With: book design, book layouts, book production, CreateSpace, publishing a book, self publishing

This Week in the Blogs, June 2 – 8, 2013

by Joel Friedlander on June 9, 2013 5 Comments

It’s turned warm here in our part of the world, bringing a welcome time of year for most. Lots of folks have headed outdoors, but I hope you’ll stop for a few minutes to look over the work of some of our bloggers this week. Your time will be richly rewarded. James Altucher on Copyblogger […]

Filed Under: Self-Publishing, Social Media Tagged With: author platform, blogging, Dan Blank, James Altucher, James Moushon, Martin Crosbie, Mick Rooney, publishing a book, self publishing

5 Things I Learned at the 2013 IBPA Publishing University

by Joel Friedlander on April 29, 2013 3 Comments

5 Things I Learned at the 2013 IBPA Publishing University provides some insight into attending this annual education event for indie authors and book publishers

Filed Under: Training Tagged With: book design, IBPA, indie author, publishing a book, self publishing, workshop

This Week in the Blogs, April 14 – 20, 2013

by Joel Friedlander on April 21, 2013 Leave a Comment

It’s been an exciting and unusual week here in the U.S., but now that the weekend is here and in full swing, the big news seems to be spring. Warm weather, sun dresses and shorts, and outdoor pursuits seem to be on lots of people’s agendas here in northern California. It doesn’t matter where you […]

Filed Under: Self-Publishing, Social Media Tagged With: author platform, Big Al, bookdesigntemplates.com, David Biddle, indie author, Jane Friedman, Nate Hoffelder, publishing a book, Rachel Thompson

This Week in the Blogs, January 6 – 12, 2013

by Joel Friedlander on January 13, 2013 Leave a Comment

Blogs for Self-publishers January 6 – 12, 2013 including Jane Friedman, Nina Amir, Laura Pepper Wu, Kristen Eckstein, Victoria McNally

Filed Under: Self-Publishing, Social Media Tagged With: blogging, Jane Friedman, Kristen Eckstein, Laura Pepper Wu, Nina Amir, publishing a book, self publishing, Victoria McNally

How Will You Be Useful in 2013?

by Joel Friedlander on January 2, 2013 3 Comments

How Will You Be Useful in 2013? Article discusses the many ways to be useful to others and how that can help grown your author platform

Filed Under: Author Blogging 101, Marketing Tagged With: author platform, book marketing, publishing a book, self publishing

This Week in the Blogs, December 16 – 22, 2012

by Joel Friedlander on December 23, 2012 Leave a Comment

Blogs for self-publishers December 16 – 22, 2012 including Seth Godin, Lindsay Buroker, Mark Coker, James Moushon, Stephanie Chandler

Filed Under: Marketing, Social Media Tagged With: blogging, James Moushon, Lindsay Buroker, Mark Coker, publishing a book, self publishing, Seth Godin, Stephanie Chandler

This Week in the Blogs, November 25 – December 1, 2012

by Joel Friedlander on December 2, 2012 4 Comments

Blogs for self-publishers November 25 – December 1, 2012 including Jane Friedman, Nick Thacker, Kristine Kathryn Rusch, K.S. Brooks, James Moushon

Filed Under: Social Media Tagged With: book marketing, James Moushon, Jane Friedman, K.S. Brooks, Kristine Kathryn Rusch, Nick Thacker, publishing a book, self publishing

The 5 Keys to Pain-Free Book Promotion

by Joel Friedlander on October 12, 2012 54 Comments

The 5 Keys to Pain-Free Book Promotion by Carol Costello discusses simple, authentic book marketing for indie authors

Filed Under: Guest Posts, Self-Publishing Tagged With: book marketing, Carol Costello, Chasing Grace, indie author, publishing a book, self publishing

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