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9 Tips to Marketing Your Book on Facebook
Many authors ask us how to use Facebook to market their books. Whether you are a seasoned Facebook user or are just starting out, you can begin using this online platform for marketing books or other...
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14 Tips to Marketing through LinkedIn
Marketers take notice: LinkedIn is a marketing powerhouse for authors, writers and speakers. You can get in on all the benefits — it starts with creating a LinkedIn account, optimizing your profile,...
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A Basic Look at Marketing Your Self-Published Book
(Image credit: Fotolia) Today’s self-publishing options can give authors the opportunity to release their work to the public without needing the help of a major publishing corporation. However, this...
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Income Taxes for Writers: Using the Schedule C Form or Schedule C-EZ Form
Around tax time each year writers ask: ”What tax forms do I use? I’m so confused”. The three most common tax forms writers use are Form 1040, Schedule C and Schedule SE. Below are some links and...
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Master of Your Publishing Domain
(Image credit: Fotolia) E-Books have exploded in popularity with the advent of tablet readers in recent years. This boom has turned self-publishing into an enticing option for authors. Traditional...
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Self-Publishing Contracts: A Simple Guide
(Image credit: Fotolia) A self-publishing contract can be a minefield for writers and new authors. You may not be familiar with all the industry terms and, unless you happen to be an attorney, you...
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The Rise of Ebooks
(Image credit: Fotolia) Reading an ebook was once a novelty that many people shied away from. However, with the creation of hand-held ebook readers, the face of publishing has drastically changed and...
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Blogging to Market Your Book
(Image credit: Fotolia) No matter where you get your book published, authors today are expected to take care of the lion’s share of the book’s marketing. Whether a book is published through a...
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Fundraising, Part 1: Kickstarter and GoFundMe.com
Do you need fundraising ideas in order to professionally self-publish? Read along as we explore lots of fundraising opportunities in this multi-part series. Authors eyeing self-publishing generally...
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Guerilla Marketing for Authors: How to Market your Book on a Tight Budget
(Image credit: Fotolia) You put days, months, maybe even years into writing your book. You made sure every detail was perfect. Unfortunately, all of your efforts will be for nothing if no one ever...
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Should Authors Accept Payment by Credit Card?
(Image credit: Fotolia) Should you as an author accept credit cards from readers who wish to purchase your book? Here are some of the pros and cons you may want to consider in making your decision:...
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5 Simple, Must-Have Tips for Working with a Cover Designer
Sometimes, the simplest tips are the most helpful. That’s why we’ve decided to put together the top-five most essential tips for working with a cover designer. First, an example. Imagine we have a man...
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“I Like”: The Most Dangerous Words in Book Cover Design
Authors work long and hard to bring a manuscript to completion, so it’s little wonder why most have specific plans for how a book should look. While it’s important for an author to help decide the look...
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The Power of Vocabulary – Part One
What is one of the best tools a writer can use? Their vocabulary. According to my research on the web, the average person uses 2,000 to 3,000 words, while a college graduate might use twice that...
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Fundraising, Part 2: Planning Steps
(Image credit: Mashable) If you need fundraising ideas for your book publishing project, what’s the best way to start? You may be surprised to learn there is a long list of fundraising options...
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Choosing a Home or Small Office Printer
The digital age has largely replaced the pencil and paper with the keyboard and monitor. But while home and office workplaces have turned “paperless,” from time to time you still need to print out a...
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Writing the Anecdote
(Image credit: Fashion is a Party) One good way to get the creative juices flowing is to write a short story (defined as an anecdote) about something you are familiar with. It can be a vignette about a...
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The Power of Vocabulary – Part Two
Last week we were discussing how many words are in our everyday vocabulary. How do we end up with our working assortment of words? “Researchers have actually found that infants are able to distinguish...
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The Power of Vocabulary – Part Three
Last week we looked at how our vocabulary develops and the complexity of American English. Just when you think you’ve finally learned something, the rules change. Where should you go for help while...
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Why You Need a Professional Editor, Not a Friend, to Review Your Work
Every writer needs an editor. Period. End of story. It doesn’t matter if you’re self-publishing or writing ebooks that can be corrected later. Your work is not perfect and can always be improved....
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