The “Truthiest” Font Is…
If you don’t think fonts matter, take a look at the article in Friday’s New York Times. Errol Morris describes the informal experiment of a university student who found that he could raise his grade
Best Book Covers
Just back from BookExpo in New York, where I saw some extraordinary book covers. Over at Pinterest, I’ve put together a little board with comments on why each deserves special attention. If you believe, as
CreateSpace Opens European Market for Self-Published Books
If you’ve published a book through CreateSpace, you now have the option of making that book available throughout Europe. With just one click on the CreateSpace website (distribute>channels), you can make your book available on
Tips for Hiring an Editor
Do you really need an editor? Yes! Absolutely. Without question. Regardless of how good your writing is, you need a professional editor to work with you before you publish. Think of it this way: your
Another Book Awards Program for Independent Publishers and Self-Published Authors
In yesterday’s blog, I listed three awards programs I’ve had some experience with and can recommend to independent publishers and self-published authors who would like to garner some kudos for their work. But I forgot
Three Book Awards Programs: Deadlines Soon
One of the difficulties of self-publishing is that the responsibility for getting the word out about your book lies squarely with you. There’s no publisher cranking out press releases, no publicist lining up media tours
Creating an Illustrated EBook
Are you considering republishing your children’s book, cookbook, graphic novel, crafts guide or travel book in digital format? For these kinds of books, the ePub format–which allows words to flow from one page to another
The Future of Book Publishing: Two Predictions
Here’s a prediction: within three years, we’ll see the publishing industry split into two tiers. Bestselling authors will work with traditional publishers–Simon & Schuster, Random House, and HarperCollins. And new authors will prove themselves in
Best Writing Advice Ever
“Time is not free–that’s why it’s so precious and worth fighting for.” — Anne Lamott I’m a huge fan of Anne Lamott. Not just because she celebrates “sh*tty first drafts,” but because she explains
The Power of Social Media in Building an Audience
Yesterday when I opened my iGoogle page, “today’s spotlight video” looked something like this. Because I love both soul and gospel music, I clicked on it–and became an instant fan of an unknown singer who