Self-Publishing Tips, Tutorials and Guides
Several months ago a client sent a link to a video regarding writing and illustrating children's books. It contained (in over 80 minutes) a massive amount of information, much of which I already knew and some I didn't agree with. But what caught my … [Continue reading]
So you've written a children's book and want to format it for the digital market. First, you'll need to understand the difference between a fixed layout and a "regular" or standard ebook layout. Standard Layout A standard ebook (EPUB) uses … [Continue reading]
As an Author Success Coach, I work with and daily chat online with hundreds of authors. Bar none, the most volatile topic is author marketing. We all have to do it no matter how we’re published. The problem isn’t marketing. It isn’t buyer hostility. … [Continue reading]
Since 1970, the ISBN number has been an “internationally recognized book identification system.” Since some books have similar titles, the ISBN number helps keep track of every edition of every book that has been published. Yet the ISBN also tracks … [Continue reading]
A great title adds a lot to the success of a book and and becomes an important asset to your intellectual property as well as your income. According to CopyLaw.com, a trademark "can create opportunities for multiple passive income streams from … [Continue reading]
If you found a free source that would help build your brand and produce more book sales, would you use it? I can hear a resounding YES! But then why is it that so many publishers /self-publishers fail in using social media? The issue may be the lack … [Continue reading]
Marcia Coffey Turnquist is a writer, journalist, and former television broadcaster who recently published her debut novel, The God of Sno Cone Blue. Marcia’s inspiration for the story came with motherhood when a terrible question occurred to her: If … [Continue reading]