In late summer we chose to discontinue our Lifetime updates on our Ebook Formatting Kit. This was a decision we felt was warranted. However, It wasn't fair to punish our other loyal customers, so we have reinstated the Lifetime Updates. LIFETIME … [Continue reading]
Roz Morris, Literary Consultant, Manuscript Critic and Ghostwriter
Roz Morris is a published ghostwriter with several bestsellers under her belt. She now writes under her own name and also critiques and consults on the work of other writers--both fiction and non-fiction in a variety of genres. For many years Roz … [Continue reading]
How NOT to comment or review videos
Last month I received not one, but two rude and sarcastic remarks from a YouTube viewer. Now, that isn't uncommon. I receive good and bad comments every day. And those of you who know me realize I am not an actor, speaker, voice-over talent or … [Continue reading]
Tips About Printing and Binding
Printing can be very confusing to a self-publishing author. In most cases authors only require a digital e-book and print-on-demand book. But in special circumstances, such as a seminar, or training workshop, another binding option may be a better … [Continue reading]
Why Email Newsletters are Still a Viable Marketing Tool for Authors
It is said it takes 7 to 10 exposures to your product before a customer purchases. For an author, reviews help with the decision making process but being exposed to you or your book starts to develop a recognition and potentially a brand making an … [Continue reading]
What Makes an eBook Formatting Expert? Formatting versus Conversion
Expert: An expert [is] a person with extensive knowledge or ability based on research, experience, or occupation and in a particular area of study. -- Wikipedia With the explosion of e-books there are about as many e-book "formatting" services as … [Continue reading]
Building your Author Brand and Target Audience
When I started my first web site in 1999, I heard this phrase over and over: "Content is King." But not just any content: interesting, helpful and, if possible, unique content. The failure of many authors is not recognizing that their writing is a … [Continue reading]