It’s easier than ever to self-publish a book. You could stop reading this article right now and fire off the first chapter of your book in a series of Tweets if you wanted to. And more formal variations of self-publishing are readily available to the writer who intends to be more industrious in their foray…
Book Publicity Campaign Extras: PR Elements to Boost Excitement – Diane H. Wong | Guest Post
Book publicity extras—like book tours and book parties—can boost media and reader awareness during your book’s launch. In addition to the book publicity basics you can expect from your publisher or hired publicist, there are a number of other tactical publicity elements that can be deployed in service of getting media attention for your book. Book…
Print vs. eBook: A Comparison for Independent Publishers – Beau Peters | Guest Post
As of 2014, the UK published more books per capita than any other country in the world. Now, thanks to advancements in technology, it’s easier to be an independent publisher than ever before. As a result, that title should continue to hold steadily. But, technology has also created more choices on how to go about…
10 Valuable Self-Publishing Blogs That Successful Author Should Read – Joseph McLean | Guest Post
Self-publishing is a complex niche that forces authors to deal with all sorts of barriers and challenges. The industry has become extremely competitive, with the number of reported self-published titles going well over 1 million. No matter how skilled or experienced you might be, there are always a lot of new things to learn and…
The Radiance of Banality: Predatory Publishers in the UK (Part Two) – Henry Coburn | Guest Post
A gonzo voyage through the ferocious realm of predatory ‘hybrid’ publishers and their mutant product. (Part One, here.) At one point around December, about a month after I had moved to the tiny office run by this black-hearted publishing concern, I had gone for one of my lengthy walks around the pier around midday…
The Radiance of Banality: Predatory Publishers in the UK (Part One) – Henry Coburn | Guest Post
A gonzo voyage through the ferocious realm of predatory ‘hybrid’ publishers and their mutant product. It is difficult, and probably unnecessary, to describe the existential panic that descends on you once you are cast loose from university to fend for yourself in the adult world. In my case, the general misery that descends with…
3 Crucial Marketing Tips for Self-Publishing Authors – Damon Freeman | Guest Post
When it comes to self-publishing authors, marketing your book becomes just as important as writing a fantastic page-turner. The ability to sell yourself may seem difficult, but with some crucial tips, it is easy to do. With proper marketing, you can spread the word and convince people to purchase your book. Designing Your Book Cover…
One More Excellent Reason to Publish on Google Play Books – AC de Fombelle | Guest Post
A month ago, Google announced the new “Discover” feature on Google Play books. This new recommendation option is only one more reason to publish books on Google Play. As described by Android’s official blog, this new feature will give Google Play users the opportunity to discover new books thanks to suggestions based on the world’s…
Finding the Right Editor – Sarah Barbour | Guest Post
A good editor should know the norms of the genre and edit to those norms—not try to turn a story about vampire space aliens battling zombies into Faulkner. —Survey respondent A couple of years ago when I was writing my first book, The Copy Editor’s Guide to Working with Indie Authors, I ran a survey…