Layout begins
I have gone through my manuscript more times than I care to admit, and I’m happy with where it stands. It’s time to layout the paperback.
Layout and typesetting my book
When I release my first book, Tied, later this month, it will be available as an ebook as well as a paperback. I plan on documenting the process and typesetting is step one (after writing and editing, that is).
Pricing my books: what’s the sweet spot?
When I chose to self-publish my books, I knew I’d get to the point where I’d need toĀ decide on a price. AndĀ the decision isĀ damn tough.
Getting read is security, too
Last Thursday’s post was about registering copyright, which I feel is a must for every published work. Is there any other forms of protection?
It all started one year ago today
I remember looking out my my window into the backyard and saying “It’s now or never.”
Social media is like a shark
Part of self-promotion is engaging with social media, using platforms like WordPress, Facebook, Twitter and others. I use some and I’ll admit that sometimes it’s difficult to keep up with it all.
Google Analytics, everything and the kitchen sink
I am self-publishing my books. If I’m extremely lucky, maybe I won’t have to in the future, but for now, I have to take on everything a publisher would do. That includes marketing and knowing the whos, whats, wheres, whys and hows of my website traffic. Google Analytics is perfect for this.
A self-publishing success story
I’m sure you’ve heard about the story of “Sweet Pea & Friends: The SheepOver” by now. No? Well, read on. I’m taking a quick look at how it became a success.
25 things you need to know about self-publishing
As I’ve mentioned before, I have chosen to self-publish my first novel. The process can seem daunting, if I look at all the “moving parts” as a whole. So I don’t.
Publishing on Amazonās Kindle: Promoting your book
I could write a thousand books, but if I don’t tell anyone about them, I’ll never be able to earn a living. Self-publishing means self-promotion. There’s a lot I can do.