by Gatekeeper Press | Jan 16, 2023 | Making Money
One of the most exciting trends in self-publishing has been the explosion of the audiobook industry. Consumers who are hard-pressed for time are increasingly opting to gobble up a new book in audio form versus reading. If you are in the process of self-publishing a...
by Gatekeeper Press | Oct 10, 2022 | Making Money
Whether you are about to enter the halls of higher education for the first time or returning to school in mid-life for a second degree, you may consider becoming a creative writing major. At first glance, being a creative writing major may not seem like a practical...
by Gatekeeper Press | May 5, 2022 | Making Money
You’ve decided to take the plunge into self-publishing, but aren’t quite sure how authors get paid when their book sells. Before you pour your heart and soul — and months of your life — into penning a book, let’s get you up to speed about how book royalties work. As a...
by Gatekeeper Press | May 5, 2022 | Making Money
One of the more intimidating aspects of being a self-published author is tackling the actual business side of publishing. After all, a writer is the talent –– the artisté! Business may not necessarily be a strong suit. When using a traditional publisher, financial...
by Gatekeeper Press | Sep 18, 2020 | Blog, Making Money
In recent years, the ideas of repurposing vintage materials—think recycled barn wood or vintage clothing—and reinventing or rebranding ourselves have taken root. Indeed, the terms “repurpose” and “rebrand” are now firmly embedded in modern-day lexicon. After all,...
by Gatekeeper Press | Sep 9, 2020 | Blog, Making Money
No doubt when we launch ourselves into a book project we have visions of grandeur. Surely our book will become a runaway best seller with book royalties rolling in by the boatload. You can see it now, those big, fat royalty checks pumping up your bank balance as high...
