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What Author Learning Center resources do you recommend for someone that is just getting started?

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Question: What Author Learning Center resources do you recommend for someone that is just getting started? Answer: Writing a great book and getting it into the hands of readers can be a long, challenging journey. The writing process itself can...
- 4 months ago
- Author Learning Center
- Ask Keith
Traditional or Self-Publishing: Which is the best option for you?

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It is often said that now is the best time to be an author, but it may also be the most confusing. That’s because historically, there was only one path to get published. Now there are four distinct paths to get your book into the hands of readers. These...
- over 4 years ago
- Preparation
- Choosing a Path
What are all of the costs I should consider when writing and publishing a book?

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Disclaimer: The costs associated with writing, editing, publishing, and marketing a book can vary widely. Any cost estimates or cost ranges provided below are based on what you might expect to pay in the United States. You must conduct your own research...
- over 2 years ago
- Author Learning Center
- Ask Keith
Book Sales: Pricing Considerations for an eBook - article

Molly Blaisdell

You want to publish an ebook, but you're not sure what all it entails. There are many ways ebooks are distributed: through Amazon, Nook (B&N), Apple iBooks, and more. These platforms charge publishing companies and self-published authors a percentage...
- over 8 years ago
- Distribution & Sales
- Booksellers
Can an Author Create Multiple Streams of Income? - article

A. Supreme

There are two main types of income: active and passive. Active income is when you go to work, punch a time-clock and get paid for the amount of time you spend doing your job. Passive income is when you do some work and get paid for it again and again...
- over 8 years ago
- Writing Jobs
- Full-Time Writer
In writing and self-publishing a book, when should you apply for a copyright?

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Disclaimer: This article provides an overview of the basic principles of copyright in the United States. The material contained in this article is NOT legal advice, and does not create an attorney-client or other confidential relationship between the...
- over 4 years ago
- Author Learning Center
- Ask Keith
Choosing Which Book Formats to Publish: eBooks Vs. Print - article

Suzette Conway

When the process of writing is finally completed, what should a diligent author do next? One of the biggest considerations is to define the format for your book. Will you create it as an ebook or a print book or both? There are a number of considerations...
- over 8 years ago
- Formats
- eBooks
What Is an Advance Review Copy and How Is It Useful for Authors? - article

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The publishing industry is rife with terminology. For new authors, it can be tough to keep it all straight. One term you may have heard is advance review copy, or ARC. And to keep things interesting, there are many variations of the term, such as advance...
- over 7 years ago
- Book Reviews
- Advance Review Copies
Technology: Apps for the Writer in You - article

Michael Esser

The days of the old pencil to paper technique for mind mapping to start a writing project is on its way out with the creation of websites such as www.bubbl.us and www.mind42.com. It doesn’t take much to get started with either one, and they work similar...
- over 8 years ago
- Managing Your Writing Life
- Writing Apps & Websites
Audience Development for Indie Authors and Publishers

Beth Kallman Werner

As much as you’d like it to be, your book is not for everyone. While some books may appeal to many types of readers, most books appeal to only select audiences. As an indie or self-published author, identifying and reaching your specific readers is key...
- over 5 years ago
- I have an Idea!
- Identifying Your Audience