ISBN stands for “International Standard Book Number”. If you plan on using a printing service besides Amazon you will need one. Share…

One of the downsides of self-publishing is the big literary contests will not allow you to enter. One of the upsides is…

One of the biggest questions is how much does self-publishing cost? The answer is: how long is a piece of string? You…

The next step is to get your back cover blurb written. While you can write this yourself, I would highly recommend paying…

Book promotion sites are a great way to promote your self-published book to readers.  With book promotion sites, you apply to run…

I will touch on advertising now but have left this as an afterthought at the end. There are plenty of opportunities to…

It’s been a long and random road to the launching of my blog… Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on pinterest…

Figuring out my cover design was my favourite part of the self-publishing process. I had a Pinterest board full of inspo-pictures, and…

Self-published authors need to factor in the financial aspect of their publishing plan. Your book price has a big impact on your…

Alright! So, we have your amazing and perfect manuscript uploaded, printed proofs approved, marketing materials in order. It is now time to…