Upon meeting his hero, Harvey MacKay, author Steve Harper became more compelled to try self-publishing because of the benefits it offers, including greater creative control. Harper did just that and wouldn't trade the experience. His biggest piece...

Occaisonally an unknown author will strike gold with a bestselling book that progresses to lucrative public speaking events. But if you don't have a high-profile position at a university or association with a think tank, for example, create your persona...

Authors who are serious about making an impact should invest in a professionally-designed cover and a publicist, says author Peggy Kelly. These elements elevate product quality and can take your book places it wouldn't otherwise go. For Kelly, results...

If you’re a self-published author and not on Pinterest, I only have one question. Why not? Consider these stats from a 2012 BookExpo America (BEA) panel of experts: Pinterest is the fastest-growing and third most popular social media site; ...

So you’ve got an e-book, it is up, and people are buying it. But you want a traditional publishing deal in addition to the e-book. Ok. Well, there are a few things to know about leveraging that e-book into a traditional deal. What gets the attention...

Journalist and author Hiawatha Bray discusses how technology has impacted bookstores. There's a shift to more people reading e-books and ordering books online, instead of going to a local bookstore. Bray feels that bookstores are in a state of crisis...

Over the past few years, there have been an alarming number of misrepresentations and scams frequently targeting self-published authors. Bad actors are touting false and misleading claims and even going so far as impersonating publishing companies. Some...

Cake Bake Shop founder Gwendolyn Rogers is a fan of everything Disney, including their cookbooks, and attends the D23 Expo in Anaheim, CA with her family every other year. At the latest expo event, Rogers had the unique opportunity to listen to Disney...

Author William Heath published Conversations with Robert Stone, a collection of interviews, with the hope that people would get to know Robert Stone and his remarkable work. A major American figure and well-known novelist, Robert Stone gave a large...

Author William Heath published Conversations with Robert Stone, a collection of interviews, with the hope that people would get to know Robert Stone and his remarkable work. A major American figure and well-known novelist, Robert Stone gave a large...