If you want a chuckle, READ THIS ONE! ;)| WritersWeekly.com
This entry is part 2 of 6 in the series How To Sell & Market A BookHow To Sell & Market A BookFrom Blog to Book: How I Self-Published The Pathless Path On My Own Terms Over 14 Months A Pathless Guide To Book Marketing: How To Accidentally Sell Books Without A Massive Launch My ... Read More| The Pathless Path
History likes loud turning points: Gutenberg setting metal type, Eastman packaging roll film, Jobs unveiling the first iPhone. But sometimes revolutions slip in quietly. Print-on-demand (POD) was one of those. The technology that lets you print a single, bookstore-quality book on demand didn’t suddenly emerge; it matured in small increments—digital presses gained resolution, software streamlined […] The post How print‑on‑demand technology revolutionized self‑expression appeared fi...| Blurb Blog
An introduction to my debut novel, The Pattern Shop and my self-publishing journey with behind-the-scenes and details for subscribers!| The Barefoot Beat
by Anne R. Allen I’ve been going through my blog archives, and I found one of the first pieces I wrote for the blog—15 years ago. This was before the “Kindle Revolution” had really taken hold, so almost all beginning writers were desperately trying to “land an agent.” (We seemed to treat agents like some […] The post You’re Not Failing to Get Published. You’re Building Inventory appeared first on Anne R. Allen's Blog... with Ruth Harris.| Anne R. Allen's Blog… with Ruth Harris
If someone copied your book, don’t panic. Find out how to take action, protect your rights, and even use it to your advantage| Just Publishing Advice For Writers and Authors
If you diversify yourself as an author, you can earn more and reach a wider audience. But what does that mean, exactly? Let's take a took.| WriterSanctuary
By BOB SNYDER Remember when ebooks were supposed to be the cheaper, greener alternative to print? “Buy a Kindle,” they said. “Digital is faster, more sustainable, and easy on your wallet.” Back the…| teleread.org
When you decide to self-publish, you become a publisher and a small business owner. Here are 18 successful self-publishing strategies.| The Writer
If you want to publish your ebook on both Amazon And Apple, you cerainly can. But there are a few small traps you should avoid.| Just Publishing Advice For Writers and Authors
Introducing our first three books!| Writers Review
I am delighted to join the Story Empire team, and I hope readers will find my first post enjoyable and interesting. Do you call yourself an indie author? A while ago, I read a post by a fellow blog…| Story Empire
You don’t need perfect photos. You don’t need the perfect idea. You don’t even need a full weekend. You just need a plan—and the decision to start. If you’ve ever dreamed of making a book but felt overwhelmed, this challenge is for you. Whether you’re printing your first portfolio, coming home from a trip, capturing […] The post The Just Start Challenge: How to make a book in just 7 days appeared first on Blurb Blog.| Blurb Blog
In today’s rapidly changing world, we often find ourselves at significant crossroads. Whether it means contemplating a major career shift, navigating personal life transitions, or simply feeling the itch to reinvent yourself, these moments can feel both exciting and daunting. There is no point in sugarcoating it: career pivots can induce feelings of fear, uncertainty, […] The post The evolving creative: How self-publishing can help you pivot careers appeared first on Blurb Blog.| Blurb Blog
So often, we consider books as the culmination of a long process of creation, editing, design, and those final, perfecting touches. We get it: Making a book is not a small undertaking, and publishing a book does carry with it a sense of authority and permanence. But what if we thought of books a bit […] The post Iceland (Second Edition): Behind the Book with Greg Lehming appeared first on Blurb Blog.| Blurb Blog
Last weekend, I drove south to work on my ongoing New Mexico project. What project, you ask? Well, that’s a bit complicated. The origins of this project date back to the late 1970s and early 1980s when I experienced New Mexico for the first time. Twice a year, my mother and my siblings would road […] The post Hit the Books with Dan Milnor: How to Grow Without Losing Your Soul appeared first on Blurb Blog.| Blurb Blog
This month, our focus is on creative sustainability. Sustainability, on its own, is often associated with environmentally conscious actions aimed at lowering waste and lessening our impact on the earth. Creative sustainability adds a dimension of how our artistic practices can remain life-giving over the long haul, as much for the planet as for our […] The post Rising Waters: Behind the Book with Alice de Kruijs appeared first on Blurb Blog.| Blurb Blog
In 2016, Jorge Delgado-Ureña and Christelle Enquist co-founded The Raw Society. At first, the organization focused solely on offering on-location photography workshops. Over time, The Raw Society grew into an impassioned community of photographers that spans the globe. In 2024, the pair put together their first major museum retrospective, showcasing work made over the past […] The post East to West: Around the World with The Raw Society appeared first on Blurb Blog.| Blurb Blog
I was recently asked if I had any regrets in life. I thought to myself: Where do I begin? I mean, I do, but I try to focus on what’s ahead and not necessarily what lives in the past. However, I have had career regrets that I will share to help you avoid having the […] The post Cultivating Creative Cross-Pollination with Dan Milnor appeared first on Blurb Blog.| Blurb Blog
Like most businesses, you’re always on the lookout to stay connected with your audience in relevant ways. So you find yourself in a perpetual loop: Make another post. Check your feed. Reply to the comments. Keep posting. Stay connected. Social media can be exhausting, whether you’re a creative, a business owner, or just a person […] The post The power of books as marketing materials for small and large businesses appeared first on Blurb Blog.| Blurb Blog
Learn how to repurpose your book content into new revenue streams! Blurb provides creative business strategies to boost your self-published book sales. The post How to transform existing creative projects into new revenue streams appeared first on Blurb Blog.| Blurb Blog
Discover how Dan Milnor redefined portfolio design with creative bookmaking techniques. Stand out using Blurb photo books, magazines, and print-on-demand tools. The post Hit the Books with Dan Milnor: Rotate your view and redefine your portfolio appeared first on Blurb Blog.| Blurb Blog
Here are some tips on how to best photograph yourself and your book when submitting images to Blurb! This allows our creative team to best showcase your work across our various channels. Tips to remember when photographing your book Do… • Showcase your book on a clean surface• Have ample and even lighting• Leave space […] The post Photo Submission Do’s and Don’ts appeared first on Blurb Blog.| Blurb Blog
Since 2008, The Southern Lady Cooks has been sharing classic, down-home recipes to their fans around the world, the kind of heartwarming food “you may remember your grandmother or mama making.” Started by Judy Yeager and now run with her twin daughters, Anne and Leigh Walkup, this is indeed a family affair! Since its humble […] The post Gathered ’round the Table: Behind the Book with The Southern Lady Cooks appeared first on Blurb Blog.| Blurb Blog
Did you know that during the 2023 holiday season, U.S. consumers spent a staggering $211.7 billion online? That’s a 3.5% increase from the previous year, according to Adobe Analytics. As this holiday shopping season approaches, self-publishers like you have a golden opportunity to showcase and sell your stunning books. Whether you’re a seasoned photographer with […] The post Black Friday book promotion ideas: a self-publisher’s guide to boosting sales appeared first on Blurb Blog.| Blurb Blog
The marketing of your book begins the moment you decide you have a story to tell. At that very moment. Not the next day or the week after. Not when you are mostly done or decide the work might be good enough for a second opinion. By that time, friends, it’s far too late. I’m […] The post Hit the Books with Dan Milnor: Start Marketing Your Book Now appeared first on Blurb Blog.| Blurb Blog
You might not realize that if you go too long without a break, you can show signs of your writing dedication with writer's callus.| The Write Life
How many bad habits do you have that prevent you from being an author? Let's take a look at common habits we develop and how to change them.| WriterSanctuary
Returnable books are what enable brick-and-mortar stores to maintain an affordable inventory. But they also put a huge burden on small publishers—like me.| Sinister Regard
Collaboration in Reedsy is made easy. Whether you're inviting co-authors or beta readers, there is a lot you can do with collaborations.| WriterSanctuary
Creating a unique theme in FocusWriter is quite easy and may help motivate you to write. The best part is that themes are easy to create.| WriterSanctuary
Learn how to use the Dashboard, Store Orders, Billing, & more to manage your WooCommerce orders through Lulu Direct.| Lulu Blog
Hi friends! I’m SO excited for today’s post, really you have NO idea. Nicole has been a dear friend of mine for a little while, now, and I couldn’t be more ecstatic that she’s publishing her debut novel, BLOOD PRICE, this October. I’m just SO pumped and I really hope you all will check the...Read the Post| Drizzle & Hurricane Books
Flash fiction is an ultra-small story, but I had no idea so many platforms were looking to publish them. Some even even deliver cash prizes!| WriterSanctuary
Learn how photographer Dan Milnor overcame the challenges of a complex Antarctica assignment and discover valuable lessons on creative focus and simplifying your workflow.| Blurb Blog
Are you working to master your skills at writing? Today, I'm sharing some of the more prominent tips that will guide you to better stories.| WriterSanctuary
What can you do to marketing yourself with the author copies you can get from Amazon? it depends on how creative you get and what works best.| WriterSanctuary
Learn how to blend creative disciplines for unique collaborative book projects. Includes inspiring examples from a range of different authors| Blurb Blog
Greetings, Storytellers! Diana here for Part II of punctuation. Last month, I had you on the edge of your seats as we reviewed the impactful colon. Since it’s related, I thought we’d ju…| Story Empire
Brandon Sanderson is one of today’s most successful authors. He’s succeeded on traditional metrics as a multi-time New York Times bestselling author and has succeeded entrepreneurially, building an impressive business around his books. In a recent episode of The Tim Ferriss Show, he offered a refreshingly candid take on the shifting dynamics of ebook and ... Read More| The Pathless Path
What do I do to outline a book before I start writing? While it often depends on the book, there are several things I do almost every time.| WriterSanctuary
I recently sat down with Eric Jorgenson to share my deep dive into the history and economics of book publishing. As someone who worked in strategy consulting at places like McKinsey and BCG, I can’t help but occasionally scratch that analytical itch (as exemplified by this 70+ page slide deck). What I found shocked me ... Read More The post A History of Book Publishing: How Profits Flow, Why Publishers are Slow to Innovate, and How Authors Get Rich appeared first on The Pathless Path.| The Pathless Path
Are you a Christian with a message to share? Do you have a heart for...| WRITERFUL BOOKS
We're rarely limited by our talent, yet we're all too often hobbled by impatience. Drudgery makes us cave in too soon. The post Fortitude: Dream, Do, Then Keep on DOING Day After Day appeared first on Kristen Lamb.| Kristen Lamb
The seemingly irreconcilable space between photography’s uncompromising objective procedures and its potential for human expression is what Sewell investigates with The Ilford Catalogue.| c4 journal
Self-publishing offers a direct path to becoming a published author. While it offers greater control...| WRITERFUL BOOKS
Reedsy has added the ability to set up a collaboration. You can work with others on your manuscript. Let's look at the collaboration feature.| WriterSanctuary
Every author would love to see their work in a bookstore of some kind. Although most of us get excited when we see our titles on Amazon, it's not the only way to sell books online. In fact, a lot of authors set up bookstores in their blogs.| WriterSanctuary
My entire book journey is one of low expectations, continuous surprises, and seeming enjoyment from others watching me be shocked by book sales. I recently hit 50k books sold. And while book sales seem to be slowing, they are still selling at a steady clip. It blows me away that I’ve sold at least one ... Read More The post The Pathless Path: 50k Sales, $200k Profit Breakdown (Royalties, sales, mistakes) appeared first on The Pathless Path.| The Pathless Path
Learn to make your book launch a success by creating a detailed publishing & marketing plan. Before you publish, you need a plan!| Lulu Blog
Front matter and back matter provide a bookend to the primary contents of your book, offering important info and marketing opportunities.| Lulu Blog
List Building for Visibility Every author wants to increase visibility of their platform and work. How you do that can vary, depending on the author’s goal, genre, platform, and audience. Today, it’s common for authors to rely heavily on social media to increase visibility. And it’s true, social media is still important when it comes| Lynn McGinnis
Learn how to research hybrid publishers and what questions to ask before you sign a contract. The post What Is a Hybrid Publisher? appeared first on Los Angeles Editors and Writers Group.| Los Angeles Editors and Writers Group
Monetize your content by turning your expertise into a book. Learn how to organize, enhance, and publish your content to create a valuable resource for your audience.| Lulu Blog
Fans First…Always It’s been an incredible summer of fun for my wife and me. We were able to catch a Toledo Mud Hens game (and indulged in some Tony Paco’s hot dogs). We traveled to Philly to watch Arsenal play Liverpool. We listened to (and watched) the Cleveland Orchestra play to Raiders of the Lost Ark and The […]| Joe Pulizzi
Perfect your photo prints with our image quality checklist. Learn to adjust resolution, size and formatting to achieve the best quality prints with our guide.| Blurb Blog
Writing 2,000 words per day isn't some goal reserved for the elite. In fact, a lot of people write more than I do. But here is how I do it.| WriterSanctuary
Looking to get some story ideas to help kickstart your imagination? Today, I'll share some of the most effective methods I use for stories.| WriterSanctuary
For new authors, take care when choosing to self-publish directly or use an aggregator. Check the pros and cons before you decide.| Just Publishing Advice For Writers and Authors
Artificial intelligence has taken its share of knocks from the creative community—and with good reason. Consider the unauthorized use of a Scarlett Johansson-like voice, for example, or all t…| teleread.org
For self-publishing authors, understanding book design is crucial. It helps you create beautiful books and recognize professional designer work.| The Book Designer
Traditional publishers offer the whole gamut of getting a book to market. Certain titles can receive attention from everything from editorial crews to marketing departments to teams devoted to online and digital sales. There could even be the boost of imprint-wide campaigns as well as outreach to influencers. The author, however, drives few, if any, […]| NINC
I’ve recently been head down over the keyboard filling in the endnotes and other citations for my upcoming historical work, The Liberation of Strasbourg. It’s my first brush in forever with academic citation, and I’m not relishing the experience. Aren’t those citation requirements a headache? Could blockchains rescue us? Honestly, the pain isn’t just from the tedious task of creating citations; […]|
There are a lot of pages that go into a full-length book. Today, let's go over a list of pages you'll want to consider as you write.| WriterSanctuary
Navigate the world of self-publishing successfully by applying just 12 tips of the trade.| A writer's journey...
The lovely people over at Creative Pool have interviewed me as part of their member spotlight feature, which was great fun to take part in. Check it out here. I go into my dark and troubled history, discuss my process, my influences, and so on. Gareth Southwell is a philosopher, writer and illustrator from the […]| Gareth Southwell
Have you got a book in you? Which way should you go, traditional or self-publishing? Here’s a comparison between the two methods.| Peppis Designworks
Need motivation to get your manuscript written? Today, let's take a look at setting deadlines in Reedsy and how they work to keep you going.| WriterSanctuary
Learn how to find the true print cost of print-on-demand providers and budget effectively for your content business.| Lulu Blog
The creator economy has destroyed the walls between creators and their audiences. With the click of a button, people can reach people all around the world via voice, video, and text. People who are sharing ideas across mediums like blogs, YouTube channels, and podcasts are used to having not only creative control over their work ... Read More| The Pathless Path
You probably haven’t noticed, but you’re already using Ai. With all the fuss over artificial intelligence over the last few months, most recently by the big tech guys calling for a slowdown, I thought I’d do a bit of research to see how impacted we are by Ai in our everyday lives. Especially from your […] The post Is Artificial Intelligence Really a Bad Thing? first appeared on Lynn McGinnis.| Lynn McGinnis
Is the Reedsy Masterclass for How to Write a Novel worth the time and money? Let's take a look at my experience and whether it's a good fit.| WriterSanctuary
Jump into promoting and selling with Lulu's book marketing plan and guide! This guide includes tools and strategies to sell your books.| Lulu Blog
I’m so excited that the Kickstarter I’m part of has funded. I’ve recently stepped up from a non-executive role at Spilt Milk to an executive one. I’m still part time (I hate you, long Covid), but I’m much more involved. And the biggest thing I’m involved in is Trash Goblin, a cosy trinket-cleaning game, Powerwash... The post Trash Goblin is 124% funded, with 24 hours to go! appeared first on Gamesbrief.| Gamesbrief
If you don't understand Amazon's genre categories, your book is almost guaranteed poor sales.| The Friendly Editor
Co-op can be enormously detrimental to indie authors if not understood and handled well.| The Friendly Editor
If you want to write a best-selling book, here's the hard truth you need to know about genre categories.| The Friendly Editor
In this episode, I talk about the time a publisher tried to buy my book The Pathless Path. I shared a thread that seemed to get a lot of attention about turning down a $200k book deal. On the surface, this seems like a HUGE deal but the deal structure made it easy to say no. ... Read More| The Pathless Path
My first novel, Blest, was published last year in March. It wasn’t traditionally published, but it wasn’t traditionally self-published, either. I worked with Alloy Entertainment to outl…| Blaise Lucey
Unlock the secrets to marketing your romance novel with this guide. From building your author brand to targeting the right audience, get expert tips to turn your love story into a bestseller.| Lulu Blog
So. AI, eh? Like most folks of an artistic persuasion who are active on social media, I’ve been seeing more and more about advances and applications of AI technologies within creative fields.| A Frame Around Infinity
Interested in self-publishing a book? Learn how to self-publish like a pro with this giant free guide covering absolutely everything.| David Gaughran
The battle has been going on for years now: traditional publishing vs. self-publishing. For fantasy and sci-fi, romance and young adult, a million different options are available to those brave eno…| Blaise Lucey
