Digital publishing is a revolution. It is the most important and transformational development for authors since Gutenberg invented the printing press. Not only can savvy authors create a unique brand for themselves cheaply and easily, they can spread...

Author of "Bella" and "Bootlicker," Steve Piacente, discusses why he chose self-publishing even when others were suggesting he hold out for a traditional path. Click here to play this audio clip

An advance review copy or advance reading copy is a free, promotional copy of a book that's in the process of being published, but hasn't been released yet. As an author self-publishing, there are several benefits to using an ARC in your marketing plan...

If pursuing a traditional publishing path, it's important to understand literary agent and publisher expectations. You will typically need to submit a compelling query letter, but in some cases you will also be required to submit a book proposal package...

For writers wanting to self-publish or independently publish their work, there are so many opportunities with the various online platforms and service providers to help guide your way. But, per author and book PR/marketing expert A.G. Billig, with opportunity...

Amazon is a massive marketplace and the competition to attract and retain readers is very high. There are two main advantages to having your eBook for sale on Amazon: 1) it’s a global marketplace so you can reach readers all over the world 2) you have...

Debut authors sometimes have difficulty getting the attention of agents or publishers because they don't have a proven sales record. Trident Media Group literary agent Mark Gottlieb believes being a debut author can have its advantages. While there...

Traditionally published author Diane Z. Shore has never met any of the illustrators that have created the artwork for her children's books. She has found that the editors in traditional publishing houses often don't want illustrators to be influenced...

So you have a published book or you dream of having your story idea published… now what? Join #1 best-selling author Sheri Fink to learn advanced writing, publishing, and marketing strategies (idea prioritization, printing options, pricing, social...

It’s not insider knowledge to say that the age of technology has drastically changed the publishing world. But the specifics of that change are sometimes difficult to pin down. Lawrence Knorr, author and founder of Sunbury Press, talks about sales...