Category Archives: Self Publishing

Book Genres: Finding the Perfect Fit

There are several different book genres, but most books fit into one of the standard, recognizable categories recognized by the publishing industry. If you’ve just come up with an idea for a book, you may be wondering which book genres … Continue reading »

Write Faster: 7 Tips to Help

Looking to write faster? Do you ever find yourself ready to begin a new writing session, filled with hope and excitement for the quality and quantity of content you are about to create only to feel disappointed when your time … Continue reading »

Use Your Dazzling Author Photo to Sell Your Book

Some writers treat their author photograph as an afterthought—and that’s a mistake. A good photo is an instant form of communication that conveys key information about you and your book to prospective readers. If you spend some time creating an … Continue reading »

Copyright Your Book: Basic Reasons to Copyright

Do you need to copyright your book? Once you’ve written your book, a copyright is essential. Copyrighting is a key legal step you must always take before you print your work. Here some tips to copyright your book easily, fast, … Continue reading »

Reusing a Book Title: Should You Do It?

Some authors write their books having a title in mind from very early on, while other writers pen the final pages of their books before settling on just the right phrase to title their work. But once an author has … Continue reading »

Book Ending: How to Write the Perfect One

Sometimes, knowing crafting the perfect book ending is the hardest part of writing. You’ve spent months or years developing your story, and now, you’re at a loss to know how you’re going to wrap it up. The Book Ending Is … Continue reading »

Nonfiction Marketing Tools: Use Them to Successfully Sell More Books

Writing a nonfiction book is a huge accomplishment. Now, you have to make sure people want to read it. You can do that by using nonfiction marketing tools that other nonfiction writers have used with success. Promoting and selling a … Continue reading »

Book Signings: How to Promote Yourself

Sitting in a crowded bookstore and signing copies of your latest book for a crowd of admiring readers is a dream for many authors. Book signings are a time-honored tradition in book marketing. They give you visibility, bring customers to … Continue reading »

Writer’s Voice: Finding Your Authentic Voice

Have you ever figured out who penned an excerpt of writing by just looking at it? Sometimes the hint lies in the unique selection of words the writer uses or the structure of the sentences gives it away. For some … Continue reading »

Social Media Marketing: Effective Tips to Boost Book Sales

Developing a solid marketing strategy for your self-published book is a critical part of getting your book into the right reader’s hands. Your plan to connect with readers should include a book social media marketing strategy, since social media is … Continue reading »

Creative Poetry Book Layout

Many genres have their own stylistic idiosyncrasies that readers have come to expect and love about their favorite kinds of books, including a poetry book layout. While most books are fairly easily identified by their cover design and title, some … Continue reading »

Newsworthy Book: How to Create One

One of the most unexpected aspects of writing a book for some authors is the marketing that is needed to get the book into readers’ hands. But making a newsworthy book can drive sales by creating awareness about your book … Continue reading »