Category Archives: Self Publishing

Religious Workbook Printing: Spotlight on Institute Bible Study Series

This religious workbook printing project was everything you’d want in a workbook — well designed, plenty of space for the user to write in, and bound appropriately for a workbook (wire-o). It does a wonderful job of presenting its mission: … Continue reading »

9 Useful Tips for Writing and Publishing Self-Help Books

If you’ve decided to write self-help books, you’re joining one of the fastest-growing and most lucrative segments of the publishing industry. Publishers have reported a steady increase in self-help titles, and sales are steady. If you can help people solve … Continue reading »

5 Secrets to Becoming an Amazon Best Seller

Just about every published author eagerly tracks how well their book sales progress. Authors pore over retail and online sales and compare those sales to other books on the market or even their own previously published books. But one of … Continue reading »

Book Spine Best Practices

Creating a cover and spine for your book is one of the creative aspects of becoming a self-published author. But developing a digital file that shows off your book with beautiful front and back covers and includes a perfectly sized … Continue reading »

4 Ways (and 4 Tips) To Make Money as a Writer

Writers hone their craft in a variety of ways. Some writers jump right in and publish a book as soon as they can. Others take on whatever writing gigs they can find to pay the bills or to just get … Continue reading »

5 Factors That Affect How Long It Takes to Fully Write a Book

How long does it take to write a book? So many things affect that number that it seems impossible to answer. After all, different writers have different speeds, and there is no set schedule for anyone. However, we’re not going … Continue reading »

20 Self Publishing Tips I Wish I Knew Before My First Book

Authors who are writing their first book or are just thinking about it have a lot of moving parts to consider. Genre, characters, research, formatting, and drafting are all initial parts of writing and publishing a book. But along with … Continue reading »

5 Ways to Write and Print Memoir Books that People Desire to Read

Writing a memoir can be an interesting creative exercise. It uses your personal experiences to tell a story other people can relate to. Here is a guide to write and print memoir books that people desire to read. What Is … Continue reading »

Create Your Graphic Novel in 7 Steps

Stories that use pictures and graphic elements to show the plot, develop the characters, and engage the reader are called graphic novels. While some people might think that graphic novels are just a modern version of a comic book, they … Continue reading »

Which Book Cover Color is the Most Attractive Color?

One of the more surprising aspects of becoming a published writer is the process of crafting the cover for your book. From choosing the best title to picking out graphics or photographs to be used to selecting a color scheme, … Continue reading »

Increase Your Writing Speed with these 7 Strategies

If only writing was as easy as turning on the tap to get a constant flow of words and ideas. But of course, it isn’t, and sometimes motivation to write slows us down or even a lack of inspiration or … Continue reading »

8 Reasons Readers Prefer Paper Books to Digital Books

Walk into any thrift store, and you’ll see that sales of used hardbacks and paperbacks are brisk. Similarly, online booksellers like Abe’s Books do a steady trade in antique books and used mass-market paperbacks. It turns out that people still … Continue reading »