After you’re done writing your book, there are a few more steps before you can publish. The first (and longest) step is editing. Depending on the type of editing you require, it can take up to 2-4 weeks to complete… Read More »How much time should I allocate for editing and design?
So, you grabbed your reader’s attention with your book cover and picked up your book. Now what? Well, most readers will automatically turn to the back of your book to find out more, but why? The back of your book… Read More »What do I put on my back cover?
Many self-publishers are turning to Amazon to publish their e-books because it is globally recognized, it’s easy to upload, and there is no additional fees. Obviously, nothing really is completely free. Amazon does take at least 30% of your royalties… Read More »Why choose Amazon KDP to self-publish?
I read ‘The Fault in our Stars‘ and discovered that there was a movie. Though, despite loving the novel, I never did watch the movie until today. Although I still loved the book more, I really enjoyed Ansel Elgort who played… Read More »Movie Review: Fault in Our Stars
Copyright pages typically go at the very beginning of any book, behind the inside title page. I wrote my very first copyright page today and looked at several other books to get an idea of what information is included on… Read More »Where do copyright pages go?
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?