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For generations, authors who wanted to share their story with the world didn’t always have a guarantee that they would reach an audience. Traditional publishing houses ruled the literary world. They made the sole determination of which books would be published and distributed, and which manuscripts would be left behind. But with the rise of […]
Do you have a story? A story that could profoundly change the lives of others? I believe everyone has a story, and getting your book into the hands of those who need it most is the greatest legacy you can leave. Before I became an author, I didn’t know a lot about self-publishing. The biggest […]
Guess what? You have a story and your story MATTERS. I truly believe this — and so should you! Believing in your story and the power it has to change lives is a profound, life-changing revelation. The next step, is getting your book OUT of your head and ON paper — easier said than done, […]
Congratulations, you’ve finished your book! Perhaps it will become a series that will make you the next J.K. Rowling with enough millions to open your own Gringotts. Or, perhaps you have a self-help book that will make you the next Dr. Phil. No matter how compelling your story or your book’s advice, you face the […]
Printer – Use a printer to print the book. If you plan to use colors or images on the inside then it will cost more. You can also choose a four colour cover design for instance or a black and white one. For binding you can choose from these options: perfect bound, saddle stitch, ringed […]
Get the ISBN International Standard Book Number and bar code – This step is mandatory if you ever want to sell your book. Even if you sell it at a garage sale, you still need this book number and bar code. Once you’ve obtained it, you should place it at the back of your book. […]
Self-publishing is the act of publishing a book by the author himself without involving any third party publisher to aid in the process or to take over the process. Self-publishing is generally done at the author’s expense. Self-publishing is preferred by those who want to take the control in their own hands instead of relying […]
When it comes to publishing a book, there are lots of decisions that you have to make and options that you have to choose from before you are finally able to share your masterpiece with the world. There’s always the dilemma of whether you should self-publish your books or should you do things the traditional […]
For many authors and self-publishers, Amazon is both the first step to marketing and publishing a book. It is also the gateway to eventual success. As the leading bookseller in the world, Amazon allows new authors the potential ability to reach millions of readers around the world. On the site, you will find success stories […]
Whether you are a seasoned writer or just getting started on exploring a new craft, you may find that the initial steps to writing a complete non-fiction book can be a little daunting. You know what you want your story to be and have a good sense of how it should unfold, but how can […]
Finishing that last page and completing your book is a proud milestone for any author. But once your book has been written, edited, and is ready to print and share with the world, a new set of challenges arises. It’s now time to consider how to get your story into the hands of those who […]
Many new authors assume that one of the most difficult aspects of writing their story is publishing a book. But in our modern realm of self-publishing options, ample traditional publishing companies, and independent publishing, it’s easier than ever to learn how to publish your book. However, there are a few steps for publishing a book […]
Have you always dreamed about writing a book, but the work ahead always seemed insurmountable? Don’t worry, as this is a common problem for all – from new authors to professional writers. Even the most famous and experienced writers in the world, like bestselling authors Stephen King or J.K Rowling, have notoriously struggled with their […]
While a recent poll found that more than 80% of Americans would like to author a book, very few ever take the jump and finish it. And this is mainly because, on the surface, writing a book seems like a huge endeavor. But just like a recipe, there are steps to write a book! And […]
Today, new authors no longer need an agent, a publishing company, established connections, and basically good luck to finally see their book come to fruition. For hundreds of years, the only way to have a book published to a large audience was to work with traditional publishing houses. And only still a very small number […]