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.
How to Price Your Book
How to Price Your Book How do I determine the price for my print book? This is a question we receive often! Pricing your book is an important decision that can impact sales and profitability. Setting the price too high may result in no sales, but setting it too low...
How to add categories on Amazon KDP
How to Add Categories on Amazon KDP You'll hear book marketers tell you about the beauty of being able to add up to 10 categories on Amazon. Yes, even if they only show 3 at a time - they generally show the 3 your book is performing the best in. However, you can have...
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 Publish a Book in 2026? Simple Real Numbers
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...
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...
What do authors need to know about metadata?
What is Metadata? Metadata is all the key data about your book. Simply put, it’s “data about data” and is essential to helping you sell your book online and for […]
