The Inner Elements of Your Book: A Glossary
You’ve written your manuscript and you’re preparing for publication. It’s time to think beyond the core of your book (your story) and start considering the other inner elements. Here’s a short glossary of the important “other parts” that complete the inside of...
Legal Checklist for Self-Publishing Authors
When you think about the legal side of self-publishing, you may believe that all you need to do is stamp an introductory page with a copyright symbol, and call it “done”. However, there are other facets to consider before publishing your book. Traditional publishers,...
Advance Review Copy (ARC) for Book Launch Success
Before you publish, it’s common practice to give away pre-release copies of your book. These are called ARCs which stands for advance reader copy or advance review copy. These books allow fans to create a buzz by reading and reviewing your book before it’s released...
How to Find a Publisher That Will Buy Your Book
When you sit down with Randy Peyser, Founder and CEO of AuthorOneStop.com it’s easy to get swept up in her storytelling. Many of her stories involve pitching manuscripts to literary agents and publishers in rapid fashion. She is extremely selective as to what books...
Everything You Need to Know About Amazon Reader Reviews
Reviews of your book are one of the most important parts of your book marketing plan. There are several kinds of reviews—editorial or trade reviews that you pay for directly, reviews in consumer magazines and newspapers that you normally pay for by hiring a publicist,...
My First Trip to BookExpo America
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 Here’s what to expect: online documentation that is out of date, bugs at every step in the process, and needing multiple apps and logins to complete the process....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!
Recently, 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 to learn...
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...