When it comes time to publish your paperback or hardcover, you’ll have plenty of print-on-demand options to choose from, so how do you decide? I like to work primarily with IngramSpark, Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) and/or Barnes & Noble Press for print-on-demand, and I’ll go over each option below. However, there are others you may want to research such as LuLu, Bookbaby and Blurb, to name a few.
Read MoreWhen it comes time to select a title and subtitle for your book, it’s essential to conduct research to see which keywords and keyword phrases people are searching for on Amazon in relation to your topic. This will help with organic book sales—the sales you make via online retailers when you’re not actively marketing your book. You’re going to use these keywords and phrases in your book’s metadata, and here’s why...
Read MoreSelf-publishing a high-quality book requires an investment. The cost of professional editing, formatting, and cover design adds up, in addition to your marketing budget for your launch and expenses to build your author platform. One way to offset some of your publishing investment is to host a pre-sale for signed copies of your paperback once your files are uploaded to the printer, but before you turn on distribution and launch your book via online retailers.
Read MoreIf you are reading this, you probably already know that writing is a vehicle for sharing your unique voice, inspiring others and establishing yourself as an expert in your field. But did you know that it can also provide a passive income stream? One way to generate residual monthly income is by creating a series of eBooks. While there are many online platforms on which you can publish eBooks, the focus of this article will be on Amazon’s publishing platform, Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP).
Read MoreWriting and publishing eBooks for Kindle and other online retailers is not only a great way to get your writing published, it can also prove to be highly beneficial for your business, especially if you write a non-fiction book that highlights your area of expertise.
Here are three reasons why you need an eBook for your business:
Read MoreDo you dream of having your writing published? Perhaps you desire to add this accomplishment to your bio, or maybe it’s a lifelong goal you strive to achieve?
The good news is, there are many ways to get published without having to write a full book. In fact, starting out with a smaller project is a nice way to get your feet wet in the world of publishing, while building your confidence for a larger project down the road.
Read MoreAudiobooks are a nice way you can make additional income off the publication of your book. If you have a publisher, they will likely handle the creation of your eBook and audiobook, but if you’ve self-published you can also publish your book as an audiobook and make additional income from your already created content. Always be repurposing that content, boys and girls!
Read MoreShanda Trofe specializes in assisting aspiring authors with book writing and self-publishing endeavors.
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