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Featured Episodes
Self-Publishing 101: The Mechanics
This is a course designed for the person who wants to do most of the work of creating and publishing their book on their own. It is a beginner to the intermediate level course – perfect for the first time author or maybe 2nd time author who realizes they missed some steps the first time around. It’s okay – publishing is a big, big, big world, and after years and years, I am STILL learning. So be kind to yourself!
What Authors Need To Know About Metadata
Kathy Meis of Bublish talks about the importance of metadata, and what authors need to know. Metadata is the backbone of book production, so don’t miss this one!
Loading Your Book To IngramSpark
Updated for new 2020 interface. Learn how to navigate IngramSpark. If you want your book to be in bookstores, it should be on IngramSpark.
Transferring Your Book From KDP to IngramSpark
ISBN locked? Don’t panic! Here are the steps for transferring your book from CreateSpace to IngramSpark.
Book Launch Tips
Book launch days can be stressful which is why I want to bring you some of my favorite book launch tips from my recent launch of my book, 4 Days in Paris. Book launch days are so much fun, and yet, nail biting may be occurring as I'm refreshing the screen to check for...
How much does it cost to self-publish a book?
There’s one big question we get: How much does it cost to self-publish a book? “Remember to think of the cost of self-publishing as an investment, not a cost. [A […]
Not Filing Your Copyright Can Get You Banned from Amazon
It's September of 2022 and some authors are getting blamed for copyright infringement by Amazon. The company is cracking down HARD on pirated works, and some authors are getting banned from Amazon for copyright infringements - on their OWN books! Why is this happening...
Creating a Book Imprint
Some people dream of publishing at Random House, while others dream of publishing under something a little more personal: a book imprint. Publishing your book under an imprint name can make your book feel more personal and special. More importantly, it's a way to more...
You want to publish a book – now what?
How to Publish a Book It’s an exciting time for Indie Authors! So many routes, so many things to do! You’ve written a book and now you’re trying to figure […]
How to Get Your Book in Bookstores – Part 2
If you want to get your your book in bookstores - and what author doesn’t dream of seeing her book on a store shelf? - there are a few key things to know. I’ve spoken to my own local indie bookstores, as well as chatted with managers at chains like Barnes & Noble...
Finding an editor for your book
Are you struggling with finding an editor? Getting your book edited is one of the most important elements of publishing a book. What’s the point of publishing a book […]
What Every Author Needs To Know About Copyright, ISBN and LCCN
There are three elements that identify a book as yours, and yours only. The first is your ISBN. You’ll want to ensure you have purchased a valid ISBN. The […]