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What BookExpo America (BEA) Was Like Before Self-Publishing

BookExpo America (BEA) is the largest annual book trade book fair in the United States. It’s an opportunity for publishers to showcase upcoming books. Originally when the book fair started out in 1947, it was named the American Bookseller Association Convention and...

Pricing Books: The Best Strategies for Self-Publishers

There isn't a catchall answer on how much to charge for your self-published book, but there are great methods for determining how to price books to sell. After all, you have spent a lot of time writing. You want some return on your investment.Of course, if you have a...

How to Upload Your eBook to Apple Books

Uploading your book on Apple Books is not easy compared to booksellers like Amazon or Barnes & Noble. Here’s what to expect: online documentation that is out of date, bugs at every step in the process, and needing multiple apps and logins to complete the process....

Fact or Crap? 9 Publishing Myths Debunked for You!

by Corrine CasanovaRecently, I gave a presentation to some business leaders about book publishing and I titled my talk, Fact or Crap? It turns out there are a bunch of misconceptions when it comes to self-publishing or traditional publishing a book. They were shocked...

Why Your Book Front and Back Matter DOES Matter!

When it comes to your ebook, the front and back matter is a practical place to continue the relationship you made with your audience. If you’ve done your job well, your readers will want to learn more about you, your future books, and other ways to engage with you. In...

Can a Developmental Editor Make Your Book Unique?

Let’s face it, publishing a book is an investment. Save both time and money by hiring a developmental editor right from the start. For the record, a developmental editor is not a proofreader. Instead, they look at the overall structure of your book from your ideal...

Your Book is the Breakthrough That Makes Social Media Marketing Easy

Book repurposing is a revolutionary method for content creation. When you repurpose your book, you create a bank of unique, business-relevant content to share across social media and other online channels. I get so excited when I tell people about how business books...

Book Layout Tools That Make You Look Like a Professional Designer

When it comes to print, the difference between a reader enjoying your book and tossing it aside after ten pages has a lot to do with the book layout and design. If you think I’m overstating the matter, think again. The spacing between lines, the font, and how...

Book Descriptions That Get Browsers to “Buy Now”

Your book is taking shape and is getting near launch. This is an exciting time for first-time and seasoned authors alike. Editing is underway, and you are defining your book’s style and brand. It’s time to turn your attention to writing your book description.What’s...

It’s Time to Reclaim the Titles of Author and Publisher

Don’t despair. YOU ARE in the right place at the right time. This is probably the best time in history to be a writer! Since I was a kid, I have romanticized the world of the Big 5 (formerly 6)—the New York publishing houses who give birth to literary giants. I...

9 Mistakes New Authors Make

Being a writer can feel isolating. For many of us, our daily practices are solitary. Although fellow authors (like me) are happy to share tips and socialize through video, social media and by networking, the details of the day-to-day process can get lost...

You’re a Bestselling Author on Amazon! Now What?

As a direct publishing specialist, my most popular service is managed book launches. These launches are a whirlwind of activity and give my clients exciting results. A typical book launch runs two to three weeks and involves all sorts of interactive and engaging...