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...
Now that you have written your stellar manuscript it’s time to consider the different types of publication: the traditional publishing option or the self-publishing option. Deciding which is the best choice for you will depend on a variety of considerations. One of...
1. When did you first know you wanted to be a writer? I began writing poetry as a teenager, then short stories, and when sent overseas by the military, I kept a six-volume journal of my life in Okinawa Japan. Not entirely serious about writing, I did, however,...
As an avid reader, you already understand how a visually compelling cover can serve as a book’s number one marketing tool. As a book consumer, you’ve experienced firsthand the power of good design in action when eye-catching covers have compelled you to take the next...
Now that your new book is entering the editing phase it is time to focus attention on its cover design. If you are feeling overwhelmed by the vast realm of book cover design possibilities, you are in ample company. You will find that creating a best-seller book cover...
While you supposedly can’t judge a book by its cover, there is no denying the importance of a visually impactful cover design. No matter how much time and attention is devoted to the interior parts of a book, an author is well advised to understand that its cover is a...
