While there is no common definition of great, all great books have the common feature of lacking content that isn't great. Great writing does not contain "un-great" stuff.
If you’re struggling to appreciate your relationship with the written word, these ideas may help shift your perspective and give you a new lease on writing.
Writers rarely produce perfect first drafts that are ready to publish. Even famous authors like Ernest Hemingway and Virginia Woolf joined writing workshops to polish their prose.
Writing on commission with an external editor can be challenging, rewarding, or both at the same time. Here’s advice on managing the relationship and publishing something you can feel proud of.
If you’re struggling to appreciate your relationship with the written word, these ideas may help shift your perspective and give you a new lease on writing.
Writers rarely produce perfect first drafts that are ready to publish. Even famous authors like Ernest Hemingway and Virginia Woolf joined writing workshops to polish their prose.
Scrivener is a powerful writing program that has been my software of choice as I write and revise my first novel. Here’s what I’ve learned about the program along the way.
I learned a lot when I self-published my last book, as documented throughout this 12-part series detailing my self-publishing experience. Would I do it again? Heck yeah. Here's why.
I learned a lot when I self-published my last book, as documented throughout this 12-part series detailing my self-publishing experience. Would I do it again? Heck yeah. Here's why.
From trim size to art files, interior formatting, and your book cover, a lot more goes into creating a children’s picture book than just your brilliant story.
The book publishing process is fraught with details that confound new authors. We define ISBN and answer some common questions about this confusing requirement for your book.
Becky Rodriguez-Smith, director of design services at BookBaby, and Amy Epright, senior book designer, address five elements that make a great book cover design, with before-and-after examples to drive home these design ideals.
In this “Indie Author Minute Video,” book designer Kaitlin Quigley talks about the unsung hero in your book’s journey to a professional publish: interior formatting.
Steven Spatz, BookBaby president and self-published author, talks about the four essential things you need in place to achieve self-publishing success.
In this “Indie Author Minute” video, Avery Bacchues explains why driving traffic and advance sales in the weeks before publication helps guarantee your book never ends up as “temporarily out of stock.”
Steven Spatz, BookBaby president and self-published author, talks about the four essential things you need in place to achieve self-publishing success.
When it's time to really get your holiday book marketing and sales going, these actions can help you get the word out during the prime gift-shopping season.
In this “Indie Author Minute Video,” book designer Kaitlin Quigley talks about the unsung hero in your book’s journey to a professional publish: interior formatting.
In our ongoing BookBaby Live series, Steven Spatz addresses the real reason self-published authors can find major success in today’s publishing marketplace: print on demand.
From enticing teasers to critical affirmation, a book cover blurb can persuade readers to check out and buy your book and can serve to promote your title and your author platform for years to come.
Sometimes the best advice is simple, and it's up to you how to build on the details. Here are three simple ways to create and be available for opportunities to sell and promote your book.
In this “Indie Author Minute” video, Avery Bacchues explains why driving traffic and advance sales in the weeks before publication helps guarantee your book never ends up as “temporarily out of stock.”
A powerful element of your book marketing plan should be getting book reviews. It's not always easy to do, but here are some ideas for how to go about getting them.
Adapted from our BookBaby Live series, Steven Spatz, BookBaby president and self-published author, talks about the benefits of marketing before your book is even completed.