The professional way to release your book is to have both the print and eBook share the same launch date. Here’s how to do that using the two most common self-publishing services, KDP and IngramSpark.
How to Get the Same Pre-Order Release Date for KDP & IngramSpark Read More »
Know these rarely disclosed IngramSpark details—costs, shipping, settings, eBook royalties, support, speed, and one reason to always use Amazon KDP for paperbacks.
10 Things to Know About IngramSpark’s Self-Publishing Costs and Options Read More »
Author Lisa Beecher discusses marketing efforts that helped Living with Mr. Fahrenheit capture first place in the 2024 Public Safety Writers Association writing competition for Published Memoir.
Book Marketing Case Study—Mr. Fahrenheit by Lisa Beecher Read More »
Learn how scientist Anya Dunham turned just 25 contacts into two speaking engagements, nine podcast appearances, four testimonials, 480 subscribers, and more than 750 followers.
Book Marketing Case Study—Baby Ecology by Anya Dunham PhD Read More »
Google Alerts is a free and easy way to begin monitoring your online presence. In less than 5 minutes, you can set up alerts to monitor what is being said about you. Is it perfect? No. And we have some other tools you can try.
Google Alerts for Authors: Not Just for Book Marketing Read More »
What’s the difference between ghostwriting, cowriting, developmental editing? How does one manage the writing process when their name isn’t necessarily on the cover? This interview covers these topics.
An Interview with Michael Coffino—Writing Coach and Developmental Editor Read More »
POD book printing makes self-publishing affordable, but quality is inconsistent: examples of 7 common issues, what to expect, and how to minimize problems.
Inconsistent Print-on-Demand Book Printing and What to Do About It Read More »
Introduction to KDP costs and royalties | Key benefits and features | Competitors and alternatives | Other options for selling books on Amazon | Considerations before establishing your free account | A guide to account setup | FAQ & resources
An Introduction to Using Amazon KDP for Self-Publishing Read More »
Advantage is for traditionally printed books and works differently than POD. 10 things you need to know; 8 important FAQs; 5 biggest complaints we hear; other options.
10 Things Author-Publishers Should Know About Amazon Advantage Read More »
Distribution, distributor, wholesaler, warehousing, and fulfillment! This article explains what you need to know when printing your book. Contains flowcharts showing the functions.
What is a Book Distributor? Options for Distribution of Self-Published Books Read More »
