BookBaby Blog

How to write, self-publish, and market your books.

Home

Latest Articles

Book Printing Calculator: Plan the Right Print Run

Why a Book Printing Calculator Should Be Your First Step Before Printing Your Book

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Printing your book should feel triumphant. What doesn’t feel quite as triumphant is the moment your garage is suddenly filled with 500 boxes of books....
How to Get a Nonfiction Book Published Without Years of Querying Literary Agents

How to Get a Nonfiction Book Published Without Years of Querying Literary Agents

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes You’ve spent the last several years writing a nonfiction book, and you’re relieved that it’s finally done. Now, you’ll be spending the next two years...
Self-Publishing Fiction Mistakes That Quietly Cost Debut Novelists Their Readers

Self-Publishing Fiction Mistakes That Quietly Cost Debut Novelists Their Readers

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes When was the last time you heard of a debut novelist losing readers because the idea behind their book was bad? It doesn’t happen very...
animated hands holding up five stars

How to Get Book Reviews on Amazon

Looking to boost your book's profile on Amazon? We outline seven effective strategies to get Amazon book reviews.
Why Many Authors Skip Self-Help Book Publishers and Publish Directly Instead

Why Many Authors Skip Self-Help Book Publishers and Publish Directly Instead

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes You’ve spent years developing your “secret sauce.” Maybe it’s a proven way to help people lose weight, save for retirement, or strengthen their relationships. Your...
books displayed on a table

Kickstarter for Authors: How to Crowdfund a Book

Crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter offer authors, artists, and creators a way to minimize financial risk by raising funds and gauging market viability for their creative projects.
How to Evaluate Children's Book Publishers for First-Time Authors

How to Evaluate Children’s Book Publishers for First-Time Authors

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes For a first-time children’s book author, few things are more exciting than a publisher showing interest in your story. It’s all right there: your manuscript,...
When Hiring a Self-Publishing Consultant Saves Authors More Money Than It Costs

When Hiring a Self-Publishing Consultant Saves Authors More Money Than It Costs

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Self-publishing authors understandably don’t want to be careless and waste money on unnecessary add-ons when it comes to their book. At the same time, it’s...
How a Book Royalties Calculator Helps Professional Speakers Forecast Income From Their Book

How a Book Royalties Calculator Helps Professional Speakers Forecast Income From Their Book

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes As a professional speaker, your book is so much more than just a book. It’s a credibility builder, a lead generator, and a bridge to...
Does Your First Draft Read Like a Monologue? Here’s How to Make It a Conversation.

Does Your First Draft Read Like a Monologue? Here’s How to Make It a...

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes So you’ve written a few chapters or maybe even completed a full first draft. Congratulations! Be sure to celebrate the win with a high five,...