9 Paperback Layout Hacks to Publish Like a Pro
If you’re laying out your own paperback, you might be surprised at how intricate the process of book layout can be.
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Aug 9, 20213 min read
Publish Wide with Permafree Books
People like free samples.
If you’re walking through the mall, and someone standing outside of a chocolate shop entrance...
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Troubleshoot Your Audiobook Production
Audiobooks are a popular option these days and make up a growing part of the bookselling market.
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Publishing Wide: Lulu Overview
When I started considering self-publishing in the early 2010s, two POD (print on demand) services rose to the top...
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Jul 21, 20213 min read
5 Myths about Custom Book Covers
Your cover is one of the most important factors in selling your book. People will judge your book by its cover...
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Serial Publishing: Kindle Vella Alternatives
Kindle Vella opened for readers earlier this month (July 2021). As a new serial publishing service offered by Amazon, this platform...
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How to Write Bewitching Blurbs
The right blurb will sell your book.
Your advertising might get readers to your page, and your cover might entice people...
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Jul 9, 20213 min read
Book Binding: Intro for Authors
Self-publishing means learning a lot about the publishing process, but bookbinding is one step most authors skip learning entirely.
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The 7 Secrets of Full-Time Authors: Advanced Author Tactics
Some people get rich off of self-publishing. Some people don’t get rich but still manage to earn a reliable living from writing fiction...
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Jun 28, 20214 min read
Writing to Market: How to Choose the Best Genre
Writing to market is a controversial idea. No one wants to sell out as a writer. Chances are, if you write fiction...
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Jun 22, 20216 min read
Too Good to Be True? 9 Signs of A Publishing Scam
Book publishing is an active and competitive market, so new publishers are always hopping into the spotlight to try to find the next hit.
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Jun 14, 20214 min read
Your Publishing Budget: Worksheet and Tips
Self-publishing even a single book can easily become expensive. That's the reason so many authors stay away from self-publishing...
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Jun 7, 20213 min read
3 Types of Newsletters All Authors Should Follow
Usually when we talk about mailing lists on Pen and Glory, we’re talking about running and optimizing your own. But let’s put a spin...
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May 25, 20214 min read
Are Your Amazon Ads Paying Out? Conversion Rates, Tracking, and Optimization
Bookselling giant Amazon has a number of different built-in ways for authors to market their books...
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May 17, 20215 min read
The Do's And Don't's of DIY Covers
Designing your own covers can be a lot of fun, and many authors try their hand at cover design at some point. With the many graphic tools...
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Top Fiverr Gigs for Authors
There are pages of cover artists on Fiverr. Cover design is a popular niche, but some artists are far more advanced than others.
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Top 5 Self-Publishing Scams (With Legitimate Counterparts)
Self-published authors have encountered goldmines of success over the past couple of decades. Every year brings up more rags-to-riches...
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7 Irresistible Ideas for Reader Magnets
If you want to grow your email list, one thing you need is a good reader magnet. A reader magnet is a free gift you give readers...
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Apr 29, 20215 min read
5 Unexpected Drawbacks of KDP Select
KDP Select (or Kindle Unlimited, on the readers’ end) is a comparatively new way to publish and get paid.
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Apr 26, 20212 min read
Hybrid Publishing Internationally
The decision to go international with your books can revolutionize your future as a writer, and it’s easier now than it’s ever been. . .
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