Most Recent Live Trainings
Creating Fixed Layout Books with Kindle Create
On March 18, 2025, Amazon finally killed the MOBI file. They haven't allowed reflowable books in MOBI format for over 3 years, but now fixed… Continue Reading
Training #575: Hot Seats and Ask us Anything
In this Ask us Anything session, we discussed: New AI image generation tools A study in AI creativity and predictability Typesetting and publishing alternatives to… Continue Reading
Training #574: Author Safety & Security (Part 2)
Are you an author in today's digital world? Then you're a target. From phishing scams that mimic publishing offers to sophisticated account hijacking attempts, the… Continue Reading
Most Recent Articles
Writing Culturally Appropriate Diverse Characters
In the bad old days, (mostly) white authors wrote stories about other cultures in ways that were at best condescending, at worst outright hatefully racist…. Continue Reading
Book Blurbs that Bring Buyers: How to Write a Description That Sells
A compelling book description is crucial for converting potential readers into buyers. It's the key element in your conversion structure on Amazon, working in tandem… Continue Reading
A Practical Guide for Self-Editing Your Novel
You've poured your heart and soul into your novel, and now the finish line is in sight. But before you hit that “publish” button, there's… Continue Reading
Recommended Places For Getting Started
The Fiction in 30 Self-Study Challenge
Miss out or want to take part in Fiction-in-30 again? Now you can go through the challenge at your own pace!
Advertising for Authors: Before Your First Ad
As time goes by and the independent publishing market matures, it becomes more and more necessary to spend money on advertising in order to get… Continue Reading
Audiobooks for Fun and Profit – Part 1: Yes or No
Welcome to our series on Audiobooks For Fun and Profit! An audiobook version of your work can add profit potential to your writing empire, but… Continue Reading
