If you’re self-publishing your book, you’ll need to think about book returns. Should you, or shouldn’t you?
Tag: self-publishing
Self-Publishing: ISBNs, Amazon, and IngramSpark
Amazon is having a problem recognizing the new 979 ISBNs. This is causing problems for authors.
Publishing Books is Like Playing Craps
I always tell my clients that there are no guarantees in book publishing. Now it’s confirmed.
Self-Publishing: Dealing with the Unethical
If you’re self-publishing a children’s book and need an illustrator, take care to sign on with a professional and have a detailed agreement.
Writing Books – Don’t Sacrifice Quality
When self-publishing, it’s important to remember that not only is your reputation as an author on the line, but your book will also reflect upon the self-publishing arena.
Picture Books and Vanity Presses
Self-publishing your picture book? If you’re paying for everything to get the book published, you’re probably working with a vanity press.
Self, Indie, and Hybrid Publishing – Which is for You?
Authors have lots of choices when it comes to publishing. There’s traditional, self, indie, and hybrid. Which is best for you?
What’s Stopping You From Becoming a Children’s Author?
A large number of people want to be author of a children’s book, but there are a number of reasons why their dreams never get fulfilled. Find out three of the top reasons for this.
Written a Picture Book? Are Illustrations or Layout Next?
I read an interesting article from a self-publishing service (1106 Design). The article explains that the best way to produce a children’s picture book is to create the interior layout before getting the illustrations done. This is something I hadn’t thought of. But it makes so much sense. I write a lot of stories…
Why Do You Want to Write a Children’s Book?
I don’t know the exact statistic or if there is an accurate one, but from what I read, around 80% of people want to write a book. Well, I’m not sure if that many want to actually write a book, but around that many want to be the author of a book. So, what’s the…