An Expanded Distribution Channel (EDC) offers authors access to a larger audience: online retailers, bookstores, libraries*, academic institutions*, and other US distributors. However, Create Space is not a distributor, not really. They utilize Ingram Distribution for their “expanded” service. *You must use a Create Space ISBN to be included in their EDC for libraries and […]
Amazon Buy Button Hurting Authors and Publishers
The Amazon Buy Button. It isn’t something we really think about, whether as a customer or as a seller (author / publisher). On May 9, 2017, Amazon rolled out a new policy regarding the way in which it promotes listings in the Amazon Buy Button on a book’s homepage. This can severely hurt publishers and […]
5 Fears of Publication: You Can Do this!
One question I ask aspiring writers is “What is holding you back from taking the next step?” This question is important. Not just for writing, producing, promoting and marketing a book, but for any area of your life. What is holding you back? What is keeping you from taking that next step toward your goal […]
Self Publishing TIP #2 : ISBN, Copyright, LOC, Barcodes
PRE-PLAN, PRE-REGISTER We all know that there is a cost to publishing. As a self-publisher, you bear this financial burden. You may feel that you don’t need anything other than your manuscript and a Kindle ebook. I guess that depends on what your goals and objectives are. For the rest of you, I recommend you, […]
Self-Publishing TIP #1: Pre-Register
PRE-PLAN, PRE-REGISTER If you set up your accounts now, you won’t be in a rush when you are ready to publish your book. There are several options for publishing, and while you may not use them all, pre-setting up your account is a wise choice. In most cases, your account will be approved within minutes. […]
Self-Publishing Resolutions: 52 Weeks to Publishing
SELF-PUBLISHING 101, INTRODUCTION I hear it every year, and mostly from myself. “This is the year I will publish my book.” Then your excitement and determination fades and soon it’s December with your manuscript unfinished and/or unpublished. THIS YEAR WILL BE DIFFERENT, right? You’ve made another New Year’s Resolution: to get published. But do you really know what […]
5 More Tips for the Novice Novelist
In an earlier post, “Want To Write A Novel? 5 Tips to help you find out…”, we discussed the ‘why’s’ of writing a novel: tips for the novice novelist to ensure that the story and characters are liked, maybe even loved because of the amount of time needed with our stories. Now that you’ve decided […]