Technically, whenever you write anything, it is already copyright protected because you have physical proof that the content belongs to you. Your documents are date and time stamped. Once you publish your work, the book has a publication date. However,… Read More »Do I need to apply for a copyright?
Simple answer, yes! Copyright pages are found in all books, whether it’s a textbook, novel, or memoir. Make sure to include one. It doesn’t have to be complex, even a simple page with the copyright date, publisher and a line… Read More »Do I need a copyright page?
Parenting is hard nowadays with our kids living in a world of tablets, computers, and video games. A lot of kids would prefer staying indoors playing on these digital devices as opposed to going outside to play or read a… Read More »Growing your child’s love for reading
You know the saying, “Don’t judge a book by its cover”? Well, the truth is, people still do. How many of us don’t consider how a book looks before we make a purchase? Whenever we buy a book (and especially… Read More »Book covers that sell
Self-publishing can be expensive, so can you DIY formatting? Some people use Microsoft Word templates, Vellum, or InDesign to format their books. It is possible to format your books yourself, but make sure to check your genre guidelines to ensure… Read More »Could you DIY format?
I’m a huge John Green fan and it was this book, ‘The Fault in our Stars‘ that turned me into a fan. This book was so beautifully written and it had all the perfect romantic tropes. The story is about… Read More »Book Review: Fault in Our Stars
Printed books are become obsolete, so if you’re tight on a budget, which version should you choose? Personally, I still like printed books because it’s something tangible you can hold in your hand and I still find it easier to… Read More »E-book or paperbacks?
When it comes to self-publishing, many turn to Amazon KDP. But why? Kindles are one of the most popular e-readers available across the world, so it only makes sense that publishing on Amazon KDP would give you a slight advantage… Read More »How to publish on KDP
There’s a certain standard when it comes to preparing your manuscript for your formatters. Here’s the general guideline below: Use black coloured, 12-point, Times New Roman as the font for your main text. Use the U.S. standard page size of… Read More »What is standard publication format
No one knows where the idea of making New Year’s resolutions first originated, but what we do know is that resolutions were recorded by Babylonians over 4000 years ago. The Babylonians believed that whatever a person did on the first… Read More »Resolutions are the Solution