Andre Calilhanna
Andre Calilhanna is the editor and manager of the BookBaby blog. He's a musician, songwriter, writer, marketer, husband, dad, soccer board member, and soon-to-be published author. Email him at andre@discmakers.com.
Let Your Book’s Characters Lead The Way
Much of the joy and discovery of creative writing comes from the process itself. I found inspiration and motivation from the very characters I created.
A Look Inside the Mind Of Your Book Cover Designer
There's more to getting a great book cover design than just hiring a professional. You need to communicate the essence of your story and find a way to inspire your designer.
Nine Idioms Traced To Their Origins
We use idioms all the time — after all, these phrases came into use because their figurative meanings can really make a point. But the origins of many common idioms are not easy to guess.
How To Get Stunning Cover Design For Your Book
Of all the elements that go into a professionally published book, a stunning cover design is one thing that can convince a potential reader that your book is worth investigating.
12 Authors Who Died in 2020
2020 took a heavy toll in so many ways, but the voices of these writers, poets, and authors will never be silent. We take a moment to pay tribute to 12 authors who died in 2020. May their voices continue to sing.
Book Discovery Services Can Help You Find Readers
Enlisting a book discovery service promoting cheap or free eBooks to a subscriber list is one way to get reviews, grow your social network, find readers, and increase book sales.
Reading Habits From Around The World: 2020 Edition [Infographic]
This infographic digs into all sorts of metrics to put the world's reading habits into perspective. Though, A Promised Land just sold 890,000 copies on its first day, which means that list of best-sellers in 2020 might get rearranged a bit.
