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Training #604 – Ask us Anything
Posted onBonus Session! The Cookbook Design Lab v2.0 is a start-to-finish workshop that takes you from a spark of an idea to a polished, publish-ready cookbook…. Continue ReadingCookbook Design Lab 2.2 – Finding & Creating Food Images
Posted onIn this second module, you’ll turn your recipes into clear, crave‑worthy visuals for your next cookbook. You’ll leave Module 2 with: A visual style guide… Continue ReadingCookbook Design Lab 2.1 – Why Write a Cookbook?
Posted onIn this first module, you’ll define exactly why you’re making a cookbook, who it’s for, and what belongs in it, so you don’t end up… Continue ReadingTraining #601 – Hot Seats & Ask us Anything
Posted onWe went in depth for two members in this hot seat and ask us anything session! The latest news notes included recent USPS shipping rate… Continue ReadingTraining #600 – Revitalizing Your Backlist
Posted onRevitalize the books you’ve already written and paid for! Erin demystifies what a “backlist” really is in the era of POD and why solid titles… Continue ReadingTraining #599 – Ask us Anything about KDP Select, MailerLite, and the Business of Being an Author
Posted onThis week's Ask us Anything session covered the latest publishing news and a few demonstrations while we answered your questions. Some of the specific topics… Continue Reading
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Talk Your Way to a First Draft with Dictation
If you self-publish, you’re already running two businesses at once: the creative shop that makes the books and the production company that ships them. That… Continue ReadingHow to Capture Authentic Character Voices in Fiction
In the realm of storytelling, characters are the lifeblood of any narrative. They are the vessels through which we experience the world, the lenses through… Continue ReadingBeyond Borders: Translating and Selling Your Book in Another Language
As an author, the dream of reaching readers often extends beyond the confines of your native tongue. Imagine your carefully crafted narrative resonating with a… Continue ReadingHow to Order Author Copies for Signings and Shows: Bulk Books on a Budget
Authors who sell at signings, festivals, local events, or even just straight from their website often face the same question: what’s the smartest way to… Continue ReadingThe Modern Guide to Book Pricing: Strategies for Success in Today’s Publishing Landscape
Pricing your book is one of the most pivotal decisions you’ll make as an author or publisher. It’s not just a number; it’s a message… Continue ReadingFrom Pixels to Paperback: How to Source Legal, Eye-Catching Art for Your Book
A thoughtfully chosen image can be the difference between a book that blends into the background and one that leaps off the shelf—whether that shelf… Continue Reading
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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 ReadingAudiobooks 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 ReadingShould Authors Worry About AI Replacing Us?
Will Authors Be Replaced by AI? A few weeks ago, a friend of mine asked if we were worried about AI-generated content taking over for… Continue Reading10 Ways to Start Writing When Your Muse Isn’t Speaking to You
What’s the difference between a professional and an amateur? A professional can do great work even when they don’t feel like it. It feels like… Continue ReadingIntroduction to Amazon's Author Central
Author Central is a hub that allows you to reach more readers and sell more books to the readers that have enjoyed your books. Amazon… Continue ReadingThe Real Deal About Book Copyright
Our Lawyers Made Us Say This: What you’re about to read is a well-researched, honest attempt at explaining copyright law for authors, with a specific… Continue ReadingHow Long Should Your Book Be?
The first rule of book length is to stop thinking about it in terms of pages. Every professional in the field considers a book’s length… Continue Reading