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Adventures in Publishing: Why I Chose to Go Independent

Posted on June 9, 2017 by

Is self-publishing, independent publishing the way to go to get your book published? Continue reading →

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5 Reasons Why Selling to Libraries Needs to be a Top Priority

Posted on February 28, 2017 by

According to the ALA Materials Survey published in March 2015, the most popular categories in public libraries were Children’s picture books, general fiction, mystery/thrillers, cookbooks and memoir/bio. The complete list is here. Libraries are a commonly neglected target in the … Continue reading →

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Should You Convert Your Books to Audiobooks?

Posted on February 15, 2017 by

Johannes Gutenberg introduced his printing press to the world in 1439. The device, with its ability to move the type, started a social revolution, and I have no doubt, the morning after the announcement, Mister Gutenberg found himself besieged by … Continue reading →

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How Do Readers Decide to Read Your Book?

Posted on November 18, 2016 by

How do book readers decide to read your book? They don’t. You do. How do you get them to want to read your book? Through marketing. Whether you self-publish or go the traditional route, you must market your own book(s). … Continue reading →

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The Book Beautiful: Hard vs. Soft Cover

Posted on August 26, 2016 by

Originally posted on Self Publishing Advisor:
When self-publishing, one of the aesthetic decisions you’ll have to make is whether or not to publish your book as a hard or soft cover. The decision is one that will mainly affect your…

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