Even if you are using a Vanity Press, hire a graphic designer, or create a book cover yourself, make sure you have explored the best options for your book (and budget).
The Word Perfect Storm: Strange Characters Lurking in Your Code
Converting from Word Perfect to Word, or Word 2007 to Word 2003? You may have some strange font characters hiding in the coding you aren’t even aware of. And these anomalies will show up in your final ebook conversion.
How a Non-Illustrator Created an illustrated Book Cover: How-To Tutorial
A How-to Photoshop tutorial on creating an illustrated comic book cover – for the non-illustrator. An excellent way for authors on a budget to turn photos into illustrative designs.
Major Bug When Importing EPUB into iTunes
There is nothing like working days in formatting your epub only to have your validated document changed when uploaded to iTunes. Thus is the tune John Walker played today in his post “Bugs” Ugly Gotcha Importing EPUB Books into iTunes.” What transpires is the never ending issues with iTunes. Walker says, “When you import an […]
Kindle 3.1 Update: In-Book Advertising, Real Page Numbers
Another features long expected is the advertising and promotion at the end of a book. Along with the ability to rate the book you will “get personalized recommendations for what to read next, and see more books by the same author.” These mini-promotions will be at the back of the book, for now.
Win a Trip to the Writers Digest Conference
For 80 years, the Annual Writer’s Digest Competition has rewarded writers for their finest work. WD continues this tradition by giving away more than $30,000 in cash and prizes! See Writer’s Digest Website for prizes, rules, judging and notification. About the Writer’s Digest Conference from January 2011 Win a trip to the Writer’s Digest Conference […]
Avoiding Publishing Hazards in a Self-Publishing World
No matter the business service offered, there will always be scams and flimflam artists. Fortunately, not everyone is unethical. Unfortunately, there are many unethical publishers that prey upon the ignorant and the emotional desire for success. If planning to self-publish, do a little research first to avoid becoming disillusioned and taken. What to Look for. […]
Building a Platform: Introduction to Using Social Media
Facebook and Twitter are household names synonymous with social networking and yet many writers continue to resist. Perhaps it is due to time constraints. No matter the reason, writers must embrace the social medias. They offer free resources and have proven to increase visibility and exposure – something every writer needs to achieve.
Writer, Publisher and Publicist; Dan L Hays
Conversation with Dan L. Hays on Marketing, Promotion and Publicity, Part 2… In an interview with published author Dan Hays in November 2010, we discussed the three hats of today’s author: Writer, Publisher and Publicist. In this segment we touch on building brand awareness of a writer and his work. This includes branding, developing a […]