The greatest asset an author has to help them navigate the unknown waters of self-publishing is the accumulated wisdom of people who’ve been there before. I’ve always been impressed by how friendly the independent book publishing community is. Maybe part of the reason is that books very rarely compete with one another. As readers know, […]
3 Indie Publishing Discussion Groups: Getting Your Questions Answered
I’ve always been impressed by the friendly environment of independent publishing. Since most books don’t really compete with each other, small and independent publishers are extraordinarily generous in helping people new to the business. It’s remarkable how much help, advice, and counsel is available if you know where to ask. This is crucial in your […]
Self Publishing Basics: How to Create Your ARC Cover
Years ago I used to buy books at a famous bookstore in downtown New York City, in the old book selling district. This bookstore was famous for the range of subjects it carried, its steady inflow of new books, and the lively and sometimes erudite people you could meet browsing the narrow aisles looking for […]