Tag Archive | self publishing
Print Piracy and Free Trade
Originally posted on CKBooks Publishing:
My general take on print book priracy (or ebook priacy for that matter) – it’s not worth my energy and time to do anything about it. There are so many other positive things I need to do with my time related to my books (and my personal time for that matter),…
Advantages and Disadvantages of Self-Publishing
Originally posted on Ruth Nestvold – Indie Adventures:
I am finally (finally!) compiling my “Starting Out as an Indie Author” series into a book, and since I started this weekend, I’ve noticed a couple of things I still need to add. Since the first part of the book revolves around the question, “Is Self-Publishing For…
ISBN: What It Is and Why a Book Needs One
Originally posted on Kristen Twardowski:
Book publishing isn’t just about finding great pieces of writing and bringing them out into the world. Sometimes it is about the nitty-gritty. This means that at some point, an author or publisher has to think about ISBNs. Implemented in 1970, ISBN stands for International Standard Book Number. It is…
Resources for Writers: Calibre
Originally posted on Kristen Twardowski:
For many independent writers, one of the most difficult aspects of self-publishing is ensuring that readable versions of their manuscripts make it into the hands of readers. Calibre, an open source (i.e. free) ebook library management system makes the process of digitizing books a little easier. Calibre began back back…
Changing Books after Publication: What Happens When Authors Change Their Minds?
Originally posted on Kristen Twardowski:
Often books are published in an imperfect state. The first print run may include minor grammar errors or other issues that a publisher fixes in subsequent printings. But what happens when someone decides that larger changes are necessary? In publishing, the term “edition” can indicate several different types of alterations…
7 Out-of-the-box Tips to Increase Book Sales
Originally posted on Writing Is Hard Work:
You probably landed on this page because you are an independent novelist and are tired of seeing the low monthly sales from Amazon. You wrote a book (or four) and have hit a promotional slump. You may also be hard up for cash as your writing life is…
How to make your book permafree in less than a day
Originally posted on Ana Spoke, author:
Woo-hoo! Shizzle, Inc is finally perma-free! In case you’re wondering what that means – basically, it will be free from now on, or until I change my mind, which has been known to happen. If you’re wondering why I’m so excited, well, let me tell ya… First of all,…
How to Be Taken Seriously as a Writer
Originally posted on Kate M. Colby:
So writing is your creative calling, your life’s purpose, your ultimate joy. Congratulations! You’re part of (in my totally unbiased opinion) one of the best groups of people in the world. You know it, I know it — and yet, your friends and family don’t. After all, what’s so special…
“Common Sense Marketing” from WITS
Originally posted on Just Can't Help Writing:
Here’s an encouraging message about book marketing from Writers in the Storm (couldn’t find a reblog button). Do you have ideas for “being yourself and having fun” as the best marketing strategy? How do you encourage reviews of your books?
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