Are you tired of waiting for your next great traditional publishing deal, only to be offered peanuts (and not much at that)? You’re not alone. The landscape of book publishing has shifted, and more traditionally published authors are taking the leap to transition from traditional publishing to self-publishing. Why? Because...
If you’ve ever wondered why some books seem to pop up everywhere, while others seem to languish in the dark corners of the internet, you’ve come to the right place. The secret isn’t just in a catchy title or a brilliant cover—it’s in the silent superhero of the publishing world:...
Writing is a journey of continuous improvement, where each draft brings the work closer to its final form. It’s not just about getting ideas on paper; it’s about refining, polishing, and perfecting those ideas to ensure clarity and impact. This is where proofreading and editing come into play. While both...
Picture this: a cozy living room where a child snuggles up with a blanket, eyes wide with wonder as their favorite story comes to life. Choosing the right titles for the audiobook format is crucial, considering factors like the book’s popularity and adaptability. Now, imagine that same story enhanced with...
In the writing process, feedback is one of the most valuable tools a writer can receive. While crafting a story is often a solitary endeavor, getting an outside perspective is essential to ensuring the narrative resonates with readers. Feedback helps identify areas that might be unclear, underdeveloped, or inconsistent. This...
Let’s face it—our planet’s in trouble, and we all need to do our part. Whether you’re a reader, writer, or publisher, the way we create and consume books within the book industry has a bigger environmental impact than most of us realize. Did you know that more than 30 million...
Formatting might not be the most exciting part of publishing, but it’s one of the most critical steps in creating a professional, polished book. Poor formatting and editing are significant reasons readers abandon books, with a study by Creativity Hacker revealing that 63% of readers fail to finish books due...
Once upon a time, printing a book meant using up forests and releasing a significant amount of pollutants into the air—definitely not something any tree-hugging author would want on their conscience. But in today’s world, green printing is on the rise, driven by both technological advances and a growing demand...
Self-publishing—once a path reserved for those willing to take the road less traveled—has exploded into a thriving industry, where authors have the chance to not only control their creative vision but also reap significant financial rewards. In fact, did you know that in 2022 alone, over 300,000 self-published books were...
Remember the days when publishing a book felt like trying to climb Mount Everest—barefoot? Well, thanks to self-publishing, that mountain has turned into a scenic hike. Over the past few years, self-publishing has shifted from a niche option to a mainstream choice, transforming the landscape of book publishing. This shift...
The book industry has had more plot twists than a bestseller. Once upon a time, aspiring authors faced a gauntlet of rejection letters, endless waits, and gatekeepers at big publishing houses who held the keys to their literary dreams. Today, those gates are wide open, thanks to self-publishing. In fact,...
Ever dreamt of seeing your book on the shelf but felt overwhelmed by the maze of traditional publishing? You’re not alone—over 80% of self-published authors feel like they’ve unlocked a secret superpower by bypassing traditional gatekeepers, according to a survey by The Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi). Imagine, instead of...
