by Kevin Tumlinson | Jun 28, 2017 | Author How-To & Mindset
We talk a lot about the business of publishing—everything from picking the right title and choosing the right cover to writing a winning book description and marketing your book to readers. All that is important, particularly for authors just getting into the...
by Kevin Tumlinson | Jun 22, 2017 | Author How-To & Mindset
Writers may have different goals for their careers, but most (if not all) write in the hopes of being read. Getting to that, though, means first attracting the reader. There are almost countless ways to make your book as attractive and peacock plumage: Target the...
by Kevin Tumlinson | Jun 1, 2017 | Author How-To & Mindset
David Eddings, an American novelist who was most famous for his epic fantasy books, once gave the following advice about the practice to new writers : “My advice to the young writer is likely to be unpalatable in an age of instant successes and meteoric falls. I tell...
by Kevin Tumlinson | May 25, 2017 | Author How-To & Mindset, Knowledge Base
First—congratulations! It’s taken late nights, sacrifices, head-pounding moments of writer’s block, and more than a few cups of coffee (or something stronger). But you did it! From here, you have a lot of options in front of you, from deciding between self-publishing...
by Damon Freeman | May 15, 2017 | Author Essentials, Author How-To & Mindset, Guest Post
Special guest post about finding your Cover Designer from Damon Freeman, with Damonza Unfortunately for you, dear self-published author, it’s often the case that the cover maketh the book. Perhaps not maketh. Maybe enhanceth. HOT AUTHOR TIP: adding ‘eth’ to the ends...
by Kevin Tumlinson | Apr 6, 2017 | Author Essentials, Author How-To & Mindset
Promoting and marketing your books is vital to success. After all, readers can’t flock to you if they don’t know you exist. But promotion can be expensive, and all that overhead comes out of your pocket. Here are 10 ways to promote your book, even if you have no...