Writing and Publishing

Self-Publishers Should Not Be Self-EditorsSelf-Publishers Should Not Be Self-Editors

Self-Publishers Should Not Be Self-Editors

Editing is one of the first hurdles you’ll encounter as an independent writer. Your fan club is your enemy. Encouraging…

1 year ago
Book Distributors: What’s in it for Publishers?Book Distributors: What’s in it for Publishers?

Book Distributors: What’s in it for Publishers?

There is a direct relationship between the number of sales you can expect from a book distributor and the value-added…

1 year ago
Self-Publishing? Get Real(istic)!Self-Publishing? Get Real(istic)!

Self-Publishing? Get Real(istic)!

There are plenty of good reasons to self-publish, but not all are profit-oriented or even rational. Before you invest in…

1 year ago
Runny Noses, Sunspots and Thesis WritingRunny Noses, Sunspots and Thesis Writing

Runny Noses, Sunspots and Thesis Writing

Thesis writing is one of the purest forms of self-publishing. In my work as a professor, I regularly encountered students…

1 year ago
Many Unhappy Returns – Think Outside the BookstoreMany Unhappy Returns – Think Outside the Bookstore

Many Unhappy Returns – Think Outside the Bookstore

If you're hoping to have mainstream bookstore distribution, using a Vanity Press may present some obstacles. Book buyers will likely…

1 year ago
Stop Picking on PODStop Picking on POD

Stop Picking on POD

A great technology is getting a bad rap for the wrong reasons. Print On Demand (POD) technology is often mislabeled…

1 year ago