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What does it cost to self-publish? 23 Jul 2013 | 11:25 pm
Although it is possible to self-publish for a very small amount of money—have friends edit your manuscript, do your own interior layout, design your own cover, upload the files to a POD printer and/or...
My new perspective: The what, when, where, why, and how of public speaking 21 Jun 2013 | 10:18 am
I have always had it in the back of my mind that I would eventually speak—publically!—about topics related to publishing, writing, and authors, but something always seemed to prevent me from moving ah...
Why is there still a lack of respect for self-publishing? 30 May 2013 | 05:59 am
I read an article recently on how one particular blogger really admires self-published authors. She calls to attention the fact they get to finish something and she points out the support indie author...
Tying in with current events to promote your book 16 May 2013 | 08:25 pm
When you are sending out press releases for your book, one of the best ways to actually get into the news is to hitchhike with another item of current interest. The media doesn’t care all that much ab...
The zen author 30 Apr 2013 | 05:00 pm
I have finally reached the end of the A to Z Blogging Challenge 2013. It’s been a lot of fun! I’ve met some great fellow bloggers—and even picked up a new client along the way. The best thing was forc...
YouTube—5 Ways to Use It to Promote Your Book 30 Apr 2013 | 03:02 am
Ever since Google took over YouTube, the benefits of video content have continued to increase. Websites with videos rank higher within Google’s search engine algorithm. Another thing to keep in mind i...
Xenoglossia, other unusual words, and some websites you can use to find them 29 Apr 2013 | 08:54 pm
I struggled with my “X” post on the A to Z Blogging Challenge 2013. So I am taking an easy way out today and listing websites of interest to wordsmiths. Happy word hunting! Ask a Linguist Ask a questi...
Wholesalers—who they are and how they differ from distributors 27 Apr 2013 | 07:02 pm
Although the terms “wholesaler” and “distributor” are frequently used interchangeably (more about this here), there is a difference. Wholesalers have no sales reps; they simply fill your book orders a...
Virtual author book tours 26 Apr 2013 | 06:22 pm
Virtual author book tours Virtual author book tours have grown in popularity in the past few years along with blogging and social media. They are an innovative way to promote your book “virtually.” In...
Unique selling proposition for your self-published book 26 Apr 2013 | 05:47 pm
When I was thinking about my entry for “U” in the A to Z Blogging Challenge 2013 (and yes, I fell behind this week and I’m a bit late with a couple of these), I was initially stumped. Unit cost? Borin...
