Isn’t it great? The feeling of completing the first draft of your own book! You have finally completed what you started, and that in itself is an applause-worthy achievement. But what is the next step now? As a self-publishing writer, you have to take care of everything for your book, including the writing part (which…
Self-Publishing: Book Cover Design Mistakes to Watch Out For – Lauren Adley | Guest Post
There are quite a few things to do before you self-publish a book, and most writers know that this list includes steps like thoroughly checking the manuscript and writing an engaging book description. However, many of them forget an aspect that’s an equally essential part of the process: designing an attractive book cover to represent…
Top 7 Hacks to Become a Great Self-Publisher – Tom Jager | Guest Post
Self-publishing is getting more popular every day. More than 30 percent of books on Amazon’s Kindle Store are now self-published, and the number is gradually growing. These authors dominate a number of writing genres, including romance, mystery, and sci-fi, so it’s safe to assume you’ve read at least one book by a self-publisher if you’re…
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…
Book Cover Design: Why people might not like yours – Joshua Jadon | Guest Post
Have you ever thought about the role a book cover design plays in order to make a particular book a bestseller? Book cover designs are quite crucial for attracting the attention of your audience and readers. And yes… there are book covers published which are hated by people! Can you guess why? If you can’t,…
Facing Up to Copyright Challenges in a Digital World – Follio [Infographic]
Copyright laws were developed long before we had the internet and there is little question that the digital world we now live in has created some unique and difficult challenges for anyone looking to protect their original work, as well as sometimes making it confusing for those of us who want to avoid copyright infringement.…
5 Cover Design Tips for Self-Publishers – Emily Burgess | Guest Post
You can’t judge a book by its cover, but people are bound to do it anyway. When you’re self publishing, it’s a little harder to get the recognition you deserve. Everything’s in your hands. You’re an author, not a professional cover designer. If you don’t know where to start, that’s perfectly normal. Your cover needs…
Want a MORE Eye-Catching Book Cover Design? Read This! – Joshua Jadon | Guest Post
I’m delighted that Joshua Jadon has joined TIPM again for more book cover design tips. We have all heard the old saying about not judging a book by its cover, but unfortunately, most readers do exactly that. They skim over the bookshelf and they only pick up a couple of books out of the…
9 Facts Everyone Should Know About Book Cover Design – Joshua Jadon | Guest Post
We all know that book covers are important. Imagine a person, who is the embodiment of your target audience, as they walk through a bookstore or library. Depending on how big of a library, this person can pass by hundreds of books in a matter of seconds, not once finding a book of their liking.…
10 Tips For Creating Fantastic Book Cover Designs – Joshua Jadon | Guest Post
There is this common saying – Don’t always judge a book by its cover, people accept the saying but do otherwise consciously, unconsciously and subconsciously. Yes, the title of a book plays an important role in attracting readers but the cover design plays a more important role. When designing the cover of your book, you…