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Amazon Print On Demand
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. ...
The 12 Best Writing Organization Tools of the Year
Writing a book is one of the most meaningful projects you can dedicate your time to. Your book has the potential to entertain and inform people far into the future. It also sets an amazing example for those around you, showing them it’s possible to dream of being an...
New Free E-Book: Published. From Blank Page to 10,000 Copies Sold
New PDF e-Book: 10 Things You Need to Know About Self-Publishing covers basic questions about self-publishing, and how to avoid the most common mistakes
How To Get A Book Printed And Bound Easily
If you've written a book, you might be wondering how to get a book printed and bound. Thankfully, with new companies out there it's easier than it ever was before. Instead of having to go the traditional route to get your book published, you can now find a company...
The Pros and Cons of Canva: A Quick Guide
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 taking the...
Create 3D Book Covers In A Few Simple Steps
Authors know how hard it is to make a book stand out, but using 3D book covers can give your book a unique look. A 3D book cover can catch a reader's eye and inspire them to pick your book on a shelf compared to the other ones around it. As an author, you know how...
How to Upload Your Book to KDP, Easily and Correctly [Text Instruction + Screenshots]
I recently published my 21st book to the KDP platform, having been self-publishing for the last 7 years. And as I was going through the self-publishing steps again, it occurred to me how the platform has evolved over the past decade. This text-based, step-by-step...
Book Cover Design Ideas (From Bestselling Books of 2022)
If you are self-publishing a book, choosing the right book cover style is just one of the many choices you will have to make. But it’s one of the most important. A suitable cover for your book can help attract readers that would never otherwise discover it. The...
Publishing Your Ebook Is Changing on Smashwords
If you want to distribute your ebook through Amazon directly and then also to “every ebook vendor beyond Amazon,” Smashwords is my recommended choice.
Your Complete 4 Step Guide To Book Sizes
Book sizes vary depending on genre, audience, and a multitude of other factors. If you are self-publishing, it’s helpful to have a firm grasp of what your book size should be before you take your book to print. If you traditionally publish, knowing what size book to...
