Parts of a Book: The Basic Anatomy of Book Design
When you’re self-publishing a book, it’s important to pay attention to detail. You have to do all the little things that readers expect from a professional book in order to attract attention and convince people to spend their hard-earned money and precious time on...
How to Write an Outreach Email (plus a bonus email template)
First impressions might not quite be everything, but they sure count for a lot. You want to seem friendly, knowledgeable, helpful, professional, and engaging. That’s a lot to pull off! But it’s also critical when you’re starting to build relationships and grow your...
9 Mistakes You’re Making with Book Bloggers
Working with book bloggers is awesome! These passionate readers love finding and talking about the best books around, and that means they’re always looking for great new reads and for ways to support their favorite authors so they can write more. For an indie author,...
How To Find and Work with Book Review Bloggers
Word of mouth is an author’s best friend, right after caffeine and a good writing setup. That’s because the more people are talking about your book, the more people will talk about your book. We all like to discuss things we’re excited about, and we enjoy it even more...
Selling PLR Books on Kindle: What, Why, and How
Have you ever gone to the grocery store and bought a box of store-brand Happy-Os cereal for half the price of the major name-brand version? How can the store sell that cereal so cheaply? It tastes almost exactly like the name-brand, after all—the ingredients must be...