Authors publishing their own books have finally received a level of acceptance in the publishing industry, and lots of people are thinking about diving in. But what do you really need to know before publishing a book? I’ve been helping authors get into print...
People often ask me, “How can you tell if a book has been designed by an amateur? I mean, it’s just a book, right?” This reminds me of the author whose book I was designing a few years ago, who asked me, “Book design? What’s there to...
By Derek Doepker Recently I gave a workshop on how authors can use email, and we talked about how crucial it is to learn to write good subject lines. And I’ve written here about the importance of learning to write headlines for your blog articles, and how to...
Known as the world’s largest retailer, Amazon took the world by storm and offers various services that make consumers’ lives easier. For authors, Amazon’s print-on-demand (POD) is a great option, especially if you are unsure how many copies your book will sell. ...
If you’ve been looking to create graphics, you’ve probably wondered about the pros and cons of Canva. Canva is a graphic design tool that is simple and easy to use. It lets you quickly create graphics, book covers, and more in just a few clicks. Instead of...
