The cover is critical to a book's success, because it can be what motivates someone to pick up the book at all. Whether you hire a freelance designer, or have your publisher design the cover, it's important that you're involved in the process. Author...

The cover is critical to a book's success, because it can be what motivates someone to pick up the book at all. Whether you hire a freelance designer, or have your publisher design the cover, it's important that you're involved in the process. Author...

In the same way consumer products have test groups, books have beta readers. These people are going to read your book before anyone else so choose wisely. You wouldn’t want feedback on your memoir from someone who’s never read one. Find out how to...

In the same way consumer products have test groups, books have beta readers. These people are going to read your book before anyone else so choose wisely. You wouldn’t want feedback on your memoir from someone who’s never read one. Find out how to...

Choosing the right book categories and BISAC codes isn't just a detail—it's a powerful strategy that can make or break a book's visibility and sales. In this practical and eye-opening recorded webinar, self-publishing authors will discover how to turn...

You want your first draft to be amazing, but sometimes it's lacking. Perhaps that's the way it should be. It's only your first pass through. Listen as Brian Yansky discusses the process he uses, as well as those of his colleagues, to get through the...

You want your first draft to be amazing, but sometimes it's lacking. Perhaps that's the way it should be. It's only your first pass through. Listen as Brian Yansky discusses the process he uses, as well as those of his colleagues, to get through the...

You don't have to be a professional writer to take advantage of the extremely effective writing tool known as the writing prompt. Understanding how to use this tool can spur creativity while helping you work past blocks. What is a writing prompt? ...

When negotiating a publishing deal with a traditional publishing house, authors are offered an "advance". If you don't have agent representation or an agent you can consult, it's wise to have a knowledgeable attorney that can help negotiate this contract...

What is the point of a publicity campaign and how can it be most effective? 9Marika Flatt, public relations expert at PR by the Book, discusses how authors can use things like media training and a defined distribution model to use public relations...