What Software Is Needed to Create an Ebook?
by Cathy Stucker
When deciding what format to use to publish your ebook, keep in mind that everyone else doesn’t have exactly the computer and software you do. Therefore, to make your book accessible to the largest group of people, you will want to choose a format they will be able to read with the computer and software they already have, or software which is easily available and free. Read more
Avoid Plagiarism and Create Original Works
by Cathy Stucker
There have been several stories over the last few years about authors who copied the work of others. In some cases, the authors claimed it was inadvertent. In the course of doing research, they got confused about what they had read and the words they themselves wrote. That is certainly possible when you consider all of the information that may be processed while writing a book. Read more
Writing News Releases For Fiction Books
by Paul J. Krupin
How do you make “news” with a book of fiction? How do you write news releases for fiction books? Read more
Publishing for Consultants - The Marketing Value of a Book
by Cathy Stucker
Do you have a book inside you? Getting it onto the page could help you to grow your business and even build new revenue streams. Read more
Book Marketing with Business Cards
by Cathy StuckerDo you have a business card? How about your book? It needs one, too. Read more
Create Your Own Writer’s Website
by Charlotte Gerber
Many writers underestimate the power of a website with their own name on it. Having a personal website is like having a business card in the world of online writing. Read more
ISBN Numbers - How to Get an ISBN For Your Book
ISBN stands for International Standard Book Number. It is a 10-digit number that uniquely identifies books and similar products, such as ebooks, audio books, videos, DVDs, etc. published internationally. Read more
Self-Promote or Disappear!
by Larry James
There are several signs in my office that read, “Do something everyday to promote your books and yourself!” Why? Read more
Make Your Books More Marketable
by Lisa A. Smith
As an independent publisher, you owe it to yourself to make your books as marketable as possible. One way to do this is to produce books that look professional in every way, books that are well edited and that follow standard publishing conventions. Read more
Put Your Best Foot Forward When Submitting Your Manuscript
by Marvin Cloud
Every week, editors and book agents, receive many first-time authors’ manuscripts for review purposes. Some authors want them to read their manuscript and give them a complete written report while others simply want them to look at their manuscript and see if the possibility exists that they can help them to publish it as a book. Read more