It's an exciting time for authors in our digital age. There are new ways to publish books and short stories, from self-publishing a print-on-demand book to publishing an e-book. Pulitzer winning science author Deborah Blum defines what Kindle Singles...

To make your book discoverable on platforms such as Amazon, it's important to understand how these search engines work. Take advantage of Amazon's highly specific categorization to improve your rankings, says book marketing expert and author Desiree...

Good designers understand that the spine should attract a reader and entice him or her to want the book sitting on the shelf. A well designed book spine is one way to capture the reader’s attention. But which elements on the spine should get the most...

The writing process and path to publishing can be very intimidating for new writers. Self-published author Rob Wingerter shares tips on how new writers can get past that feeling of being overwhelmed. First, don't hesitate to take the plunge if you...

The writing process and path to publishing can be very intimidating for new writers. Self-published author Rob Wingerter shares tips on how new writers can get past that feeling of being overwhelmed. First, don't hesitate to take the plunge if you...

Why do some people achieve their goals and others don't? Some believe that self-confidence--or self-efficacy--is at the heart of goal achievement--that little voice inside us that says, like the little engine that could, "I think I can! I think I can...

After your book is published and you’re ready to spread the word, you may consider hosting a book launch event. These events can be done online, but author and book PR/marketing expert A.G. Billig prefers in-person book launches for multiple reasons...