Independent, or indie, publishing is the term used to describe the process of bringing a book to publication without going through a traditional publisher. The “indie” reference is also used in other creative fields, such as indie filmmakers and indie musicians. When...
One of the most edifying aspects of becoming an author is reading someone’s positive review about your book. It truly is a wonderful thing to know that something you have written has resonated with a reader. And what a powerful tool book reviews are for helping to...
When you reach the point that your manuscript is ready for publishing, you must decide which publishing route you wish to take—the traditional path or the self-publishing path. Whether or not you will need a literary agent rests almost entirely on that decision. When...
How quickly technology has revamped the self-publishing landscape! It wasn’t that long ago that a self-published author had to plunk down a large sum of money to purchase a run of print books. The author then did all the legwork to sell them on their own website, to...
Writing a book is no easy task! When you decide to become an author, it is truly more like a calling than a job. Writing can be a lonely, frustrating, and tedious process that requires tenacity and self-discipline. So why on earth would someone decide they want to...
When we hear the terms “metadata” and “keywords,” we might initially feel a bit anxious, like we have stepped into a strange and unfamiliar land. Thankfully, the meaning and use of these terms are far simpler than you might think. Think of metadata and keywords as how...
