When you're new to publishing, keeping up with all of the details can be overwhelming. There's so much to know at each stage in the process, from editing to publishing to marketing. One thing to know for sure: every book benefits from editing. So, what...

As an Indie author, I walk away from New York City and the largest book industry trade show in North America feeling pretty good. The mood was positive, and there was plenty of room for both independently and traditionally published authors. Of course...

As an author, you want to make an informed decision when deciding how to publish your work. Traditional, independent, do-it-yourself, and supported self-publishing are all viable publishing models, but what is the best choice for you? A basic understanding...

Not that long ago, there was only one way to get published: find an agent, hope he or she would represent you, trust the publisher that buys your book to believe in the project, and hope that readers would go out and buy your book. Now, self-publishing...

New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling author of contemporary romance, Samantha Chase released her debut novel, Jordan's Return in November 2011. Although she waited until she was in her 40s to publish for the first time, writing has been a lifelong...

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...