There are paid services like Book Brush that can give you fast and beautiful mockups and promotional images for a fee, but it can be easy...

The most popular genres might not be the best for you. In addition to factors like overcrowding by other authors and high-ranking...

Back in April, I wrote an article about authors experiencing a fear of success. Here’s another common fear that can hold you back...

People write for different reasons, and people also choose self-publishing for different reasons. While you probably have an idea...

Most people dream of writing a book at some point in their lives, but very few sit down and complete the task. Out of those...

Self-publishing is busy work, and we all live in an increasingly distracting world. If you’re trying to cut down the clutter in your life...

If you’re interested in writing full time, or if you’re trying it out (hello, summer ambition!), you might run into questions about...

Self-publishing comes with expenses, but not all publishing expenses were created equal. If you’re starting out in self-publishing...

Publishing isn’t a get-rich-quick scheme, but some authors do earn a lot off the bat. If you’re new on the block...

Self-publishing is a competitive industry, and if you don’t know how to optimize your work, you’ll risk falling behind...

Writing full-time is a dream for many, but quitting the day job at the wrong time can be a lethal mistake.

A good cover design is a work of art, and great designs can easily sell themselves.

Self-publishing a book comes with a lot of steps. You probably already know the importance of finding a quality editor...

If you’re laying out your own paperback, you might be surprised at how intricate the process of book layout can be.

First the bad news: Editing is critical to your success. And no, reading out loud to yourself is not good enough.

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...

Not all successful writers are lone wolves. Nor is writing alone necessarily a good idea. Some authors team up...

Designing your own book cover? This decision is risky, and most authors who try to design their own covers fall short of the elegant...

Don’t put all your eggs in one basket. Everyone knows the adage, and it comes in especially important when trying to turn a profit.

Have you ever noticed how some authors appear to have been born successful? I’m not just talking about the endless interviews...