self publishing

Publishing Straight TalkPublishing Straight Talk

Publishing Straight Talk

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

8 months ago
Publishing Advice – Practices & PrinciplesPublishing Advice – Practices & Principles

Publishing Advice – Practices & Principles

The following publishing advice is based on my own experiences and those of my clients. I hope you find it…

8 months ago
Self-Publishing Scams: Keep the “Self” in Self-PublishingSelf-Publishing Scams: Keep the “Self” in Self-Publishing

Self-Publishing Scams: Keep the “Self” in Self-Publishing

Here's an addendum to Publishing Scams and How they Work. I wonder why so many authors, after spending thousands of…

8 months ago
Reality Checklist for Self-PublishersReality Checklist for Self-Publishers

Reality Checklist for Self-Publishers

One question that loops endlessly on writers’ forums is “How can I sell more books?” The question is a natural…

8 months ago
Self-Publishing & Vanity Publishing: Confuse Them and Pay the PriceSelf-Publishing & Vanity Publishing: Confuse Them and Pay the Price

Self-Publishing & Vanity Publishing: Confuse Them and Pay the Price

What is true self-publishing? What is the difference between self-publishing and “vanity publishing” or “subsidy publishing?” How do these differ…

8 months ago
Gatekeepers and Self-PublishingGatekeepers and Self-Publishing

Gatekeepers and Self-Publishing

Indie publishers complain that the mainstream publishing establishment acts as a "gatekeeper." Many readers rely on big publishing houses to…

8 months ago
Self-Publishing: Art or Business?Self-Publishing: Art or Business?

Self-Publishing: Art or Business?

The very idea of "book marketing" is vague. It's like subsuming advertising and fine art sales into a single realm…

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Book Design Basics – Drop Caps and Initial ImpressionsBook Design Basics – Drop Caps and Initial Impressions

Book Design Basics – Drop Caps and Initial Impressions

NITIAL CAPITALS have historical roots in the early days of book design; their use predates the printing press and the…

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Indie Publishers, Bookstores and Readers – the Indie EcosystemIndie Publishers, Bookstores and Readers – the Indie Ecosystem

Indie Publishers, Bookstores and Readers – the Indie Ecosystem

Indie publishers are everywhere and so are indie bookstores, but apart from their names, the two have little in common.…

8 months ago
Self-Publishing IS Real Publishing-The Difference is up to YouSelf-Publishing IS Real Publishing-The Difference is up to You

Self-Publishing IS Real Publishing-The Difference is up to You

The notion of real publishing­ as opposed to self-publ­ishing and the stigma surrounding it is obsolete. I have no objections…

8 months ago
The Single Most Important Contribution to PublishingThe Single Most Important Contribution to Publishing

The Single Most Important Contribution to Publishing

Many readers still love to feel the subtle emboss of letters stamped on paper with metal type. I was rummaging…

8 months ago
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…

8 months ago
Book Typography: The Crystal Goblet by Beatrice WardeBook Typography: The Crystal Goblet by Beatrice Warde

Book Typography: The Crystal Goblet by Beatrice Warde

Designers, writers and publishers will benefit from Beatrice Warde’s eloquent perspectives on the craft of typography, the power of type…

8 months 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…

8 months 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…

8 months ago

Tips For Book Cover Design

Most book designers make the same errors. One sore spot for me and with many of my university design students,…

8 months ago

Stop Picking on POD

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

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