Due to our current struggling economy coupled with dissatisfaction with the terms of traditional publishers, authors have decided to start self-publish their books. Before you enter the world of self-publishing, you must decide if you are writing to make a profit or if you are writing because you enjoy it. Truthfully, it may be a…
We have heard how great self-publishing is. It can give you control over your book and, at the same time, increase your profits. But is this too good to be true? Are there any downsides or disadvantages to self-publishing? Of course, there are! Responsibility If you decide to self-publish, you should be ready to multitask.…
Millions of online eBooks are available for purchase, and everyone wants to be noticed. With so many books, it can be hard to determine what steps should be taken to get your book in front of someone willing to purchase it. But it certainly is not impossible. A crowded market (many published eBooks) doesn’t necessarily…
Can You Handle the Truth? In an earlier blog post, I shared with you that even the best writers will receive bad reviews at least once during their careers. But is it truly a bad thing if someone is simply telling the truth? I will admit that sometimes, readers (or people who have not actually…
Frustrating. Annoying. Unfair. These are all words that come to mind when I think about authors who have written amazing books but receive one star reviews from people (because I can’t call them readers) who openly admit they didn’t even read the book. Are you kidding me??? It’s completely insane. As a result, the overall…
