There simply is no better marketing tool than a sell sheet, and every author should create one for everything he or she writes. A sell sheet is simply a one or two page piece, in flyer or brochure format, that you use to promote and market your book...

A successful book is more than just a manuscript thrown between a cover. One of the key elements to success is a professional interior design that adheres to industry standards, and that readers, retailers, and reviewers expect. Indie authors who are...

Why should you take the time to stay in touch with your audience? Because keeping up with your audience will increase your sales. Your readers bought one book, you want them to buy another. You also want your readers to jump on board with promoting your...

Sometimes a title isn't enough to draw in readers. A subtitle will help you position your book in the marketplace. This example driven article will help you decide if you need a subtitle. Have you ever picked up a book and had no clue what it is about...

The big six traditional publishers all offer and support book return policies. For them, it’s essential. Otherwise, retailers might order books in small quantities in order to avoid being stuck with excess inventory. This means more expense for the publishers...

As an avid supporter of Woodstock, Georgia's well-known independent bookstore, FoxTale Book Shoppe, author Beth Hermes strongly encourages new writers to support their local bookstores and retailers. When FoxTale first opened its doors, the owners...

It took ten rounds of revisions before author Madeline Sharples considered her novel, Papa’s Shoes , to be complete and ready for publication. She first worked with three editors and a set of beta readers, who provided suggestions and edits free of charge...

As an avid supporter of Woodstock, Georgia's well-known independent bookstore, FoxTale Book Shoppe, author Beth Hermes strongly encourages new writers to support their local bookstores and retailers. When FoxTale first opened its doors, the owners...