In a guest post by Neil Baptista, CEO of Riffle, he gives us “The final word on ebooks vs paper books.” He also discusses how accessibility promotes literacy and the liberation of ideas through ebooks. It’s not an overstatement to say that we’re currently going through the biggest fundamental shift in book publishing since the […]
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The Keys of Self-Sufficiency for the Modern Authorpreneur
The Keys of Self-Sufficiency for the Modern Authorpreneur Self-sufficiency is one of the main reasons an Author may end up deciding to go the indie route. The ability to have control over your own timeline, creativity, and profits is a tantalizing prospect. Even in today’s traditional publishing model, the trend has moved toward authors taking […]
The Proactive Author: What We Do When We Need Book Reviews
The Proactive Author: What We Do When We Need Book Reviews So you wrote a book. You suffered and toiled over it and got it to publication. Time to sit back and relax, right? Not so fast. Your book’s online page looks a little bare without those shiny gold stars and comments underneath. […]
Crowdfunding is a game changer for Authors
Crowdfunding is a game changer for Authors In less than a decade, the landscape of publishing has changed dramatically. That’s good news for small publishers and independent authors who have been able to find alternative ways of publishing outside of the traditional models. Still, at the beginning, it was difficult for authors to find […]
10 Indie Authors We’re Expecting Big Things From in 2016
10 Indie Authors We’re Expecting Big Things From in 2016 Though enthusiasm for our New Year’s resolutions might be fading, there’s always a new book to look forward to. Every good writer is also a voracious reader. Why? Because reading other writers helps us strengthen our own craft. Also, we can’t get enough of […]
7 Questions to Ask Before Committing to an E-Publishing Service
Before you publish a book yourself, here are 7 questions to ask before committing to an e-publishing service. A quick search online will provide you with enough evidence that there’s no shortage of services dedicated to helping self-published authors find their legs in this challenging industry. From agents and consultants, to distribution channels and promotion […]
How to Choose the Right Categories for Your Book Compared to Amazon Best Sellers
Choosing the right categories for your book is crucial for landing a spot as an Amazon Best Seller. To start your research, go to the Kindle Store and search for the top ebooks in several categories that you believe your ebook would fit. Check out the top titles and see what is similar, and what […]