Category Archives: Self Publishing

Are Nonfiction Books More Profitable than Fiction Books?

With new books arriving on bookshelves every day, it’s no surprise that a writer’s ability to self-publish their own work has contributed to the book boom in recent years. Readers gobble up all kinds of books, from nonfiction tomes to … Continue reading »

9 Methods for Handling Negative Book Reviews

Writers are known to be a hearty bunch as they learn to listen to their inner voice, capture concepts and stories to use in their work, and work tirelessly on crafting engaging stories for others to enjoy. But one thing … Continue reading »

10 Annual Report Design Tips: Small Changes to Increase Value

At the end of every fiscal year, companies commonly produce a document to provide management, employees, clients, potential customers, and sponsors with a comprehensive look at the business’s past year. This valuable data and business information are vital to illustrate … Continue reading »

Company Booklet Printing: Spotlight on New Era

New Era is a business to business contact lens distributor only for medical professionals. This company booklet printing project will be used as mailers and handouts at tradeshows. The booklet is very well designed, with a fun, colorful layout. It … Continue reading »

Inspiring Notebook Creation Ideas

You may have written a book or two already or just simply have a creative bent that needs an outlet. One excellent way to use your creativity and publishing knowledge is to create notebooks or journals to sell. Both types … Continue reading »

Create a User Friendly Manual With These 8 Tips

Have you ever picked up a textbook or instruction manual and groaned at the size of it? As you paged through it, you got a sinking feeling as you wondered how you would get through the long, slow process of … Continue reading »

Does Word Count Matter When Writing Novels?

Writing a novel is a dream for many, but one of the biggest mental hurdles that authors face relates to the length of the book they hope to write. While some novels are huge, like Tolstoy’s almost 1,300-page tome War … Continue reading »

Book Readability: 3 Best Practices

Have you ever picked up a book to peruse the pages and something just felt . . . off? Maybe the layout seemed a little different than a typical book or the font was too big or too small. Or … Continue reading »

Author Blogs: The Surprising Pros and Cons

At one time, every self-respecting author seemed to have a blog. When author blogs first became popular, they were a way for authors to stay in touch with readers, post personal updates, and engage with a wider audience. Many of … Continue reading »

The Traditional Publishing Industry vs Self-Publishing

Writers often aim to become published but don’t know where to start. Authors can either go the route of traditional publishing houses or they can choose to self-publish their books. Choosing which publishing industry to pursue, especially for new authors, … Continue reading »

3 Popular Types of Nonfiction Books

Aspiring writers craft all sorts of books from every genre and subgenre imaginable. Many times we think that the most popular books are always in fiction categories like mysteries, historical fiction, science fiction, or even romance novels. But plenty of … Continue reading »

5 Benefits of Laminated Book Covers

Self-published authors have a lot of decisions to make when preparing their manuscripts for printing. Choosing the format for the text or graphic elements in the book, selecting the best binding option for the book, and solidifying the cover design … Continue reading »