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Publishing Bottlenecks: 2021 Book Shortage

Publishing Bottlenecks: 2021 Book Shortage

It’s been all over the news: the publishing industry is careening towards a book shortage in the final quarter of 2021. And the ripple effects might last much longer than that! But what does it mean for authors? What is a book shortage? It’s true: Ingram and Bookazine...
Amazon A+ Content for Authors

Amazon A+ Content for Authors

2021 has been a huge year for changes at Amazon for authors. We’re all still feeling our way around Kindle Vella, and now they’re rolling out the new-to-us Amazon A+ Content program. It’s all part of some changes that should help authors – especially indie...
What is the Kindle Vella program?

What is the Kindle Vella program?

In April, Amazon announced their new Kindle Vella program. This brand new opportunity is tailor made for indie authors and new voices in publishing. It also seems to be an interesting way to diversify your income as an author, always key to making a writing life...
How much does it cost to self-publish a children’s book?

How much does it cost to self-publish a children’s book?

Hello writers! I get asked about children’s books a lot these days, especially since launching our hybrid press, Purple Butterfly Press. I will say that the process to do a children’s picture book is both very different and very similar to an adult book....

How to file your book copyright

How do I file my copyright for my book? How to file your copyright is probably something that has you a bit concerned. It seems intimidating, but good news! This is really not a difficult process and takes me about 10 minutes, as long as you have all the information...