Tag Archive | POD

Barcodes for Indie Authors – updated June 6, 2018

Originally posted on Meeka's Mind:
I’m assuming that any Indies reading this post will have gone through the same frustrations that I did, so I’ll jump straight into the how-to part of the post. Once that’s done, I’ll talk about barcodes in general and discuss why you might want one. Let’s do it! There…

#KDP Cover Creator – in words and pictures

Originally posted on Meeka's Mind:
After reviewing the Amazon KDP print-on-demand process, and finding it wanting, I thought I’d better provide a guide to the Cover Creator do’s and don’ts. To begin… If you have already published an ebook with KDP: Log in to KDP Go to your Bookshelf Find the ebook for which…

I hosted a Q&A: “Ask an Illustrator” forum today

Originally posted on Dayne Sislen Children's Book Illustration:
Today on my Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/Dayne.Sislen.Illustrator/ I hosted a 4-hour Q&A period “Ask A Children’s Book Illustrator.” I answered questions about illustrating children’s books; how to self-publish; advantages of each POD company; how to find an illustrator; when you don’t need an illustrator and more. I enjoy talking…

KDP Print – Amazon is Beta-Testing a Combined Kindle and POD Dashboard 

Originally posted on CKBooks Publishing:
? Here’s some interesting news from Nate Hoffelder for those authors who have just electronic versions of their books. This is a wonderful service for authors to get their print books done as well. But once this becomes a thing – remember that Amazon charges 60% for expanded distribution of…

Spotlight On: Brice Chandler #WinterofZombie

Originally posted on Dying Days:
Winter of Zombie 2015 SPOTLIGHT ON: Brice J. Chandler   What is your latest zombie release? Whiskey Jack   Quick Description of it (no spoilers) Whiskey Jack is the story of Corporal Jack Criley, who has finally reached the end of military service that he’s been yearning. Downside of that: It…

I CONQUERED #CreateSpace! This Changes Everything, Volume I, The Spanners Series is in Print starting November 7, 2015!

Originally posted on Sally Ember, Ed.D.:
I CONQUERED #CreateSpace! This Changes Everything, Volume I, The Spanners Series is in Print starting November 7, 2015! FYI: Margins for 5″ x 8″ book with 543 pages need to be: 1.25″ inner, 0.5″ for the rest. 0 for gutter. This Changes Everything, Volume II, This Changes My…

Word to the Wise

Originally posted on The PBS Blog:
As we approach the month of August, when teachers return to work and students go back to school, I couldn’t help but to get excited that in just a few short weeks (mid August) I will be publishing another book. I’m really excited about this one and this excitement…

It’s Business – Leave Emotion at the Door

Originally posted on Life With Words:
Recently I’ve been disgusted with the small/indie press scene. It’s clouded with people who are running businesses that know nothing about running a business. For me, it’s painful to watch and experience. I’ve pretty much stayed out of the Permuted Press “scandal” except to share information so authors who…

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