by Kevin Tumlinson | Mar 10, 2017 | Author How-To & Mindset
One of the burdens shouldered by indie authors is the overhead of the business. With a traditional publishing contract, some of that overhead is mitigated. The author isn’t asked to cover overhead and pay directly for cover design, layout, or distribution—though...
by Kevin Tumlinson | Feb 10, 2017 | Author How-To & Mindset, Features & Walk-Thrus, Knowledge Base
Universal Book Links (UBLs) can streamline how you recommend books to readers, whether you’re an author, a blogger, or anyone looking to profit from reviewing and recommending books. This week’s post will give you a few tips for using UBLs to connect readers to books...
by Tom Corson-Knowles | Dec 8, 2016 | Author How-To & Mindset, Guest Post
by special guest contributor Tom Corson-Knowles Distribution is everything in the publishing business. If you want more sales, you need more than just distribution—you need better placement. In this week’s post, guest poster Tom Corson-Knowles—international...
by Kevin Tumlinson | Nov 3, 2016 | Author How-To & Mindset
Every word you write is meant for someone. All writing has a target audience. And the more specific your idea of that someone, the more impact your writing can have. Identifying and defining your ideal reader, then, is an exercise in honing and improving your craft....
by Kevin Tumlinson | Oct 26, 2016 | Author How-To & Mindset
If you’ve been in self-publishing for more than a few minutes, it’s likely you’ve heard the term “author platform.” In simplest terms, an author platform is your ability to sell books because of who you are and who you are connected to. This week, we’re taking a look...
