Can a video help your book be discovered by more readers?
In a recent issue of Publishing Perspectives, Gabriel Pena i Ballesté, the CEO Bookmovies.tv, wrote an article, titled, The book trailers: The best plan to connect books and readers. His main premise...
View ArticleWhat types of memoirs do traditional publishers look to publish?
One of the many changes that has come about because of self publishing is an increase in the number of memoirs that are written and published every year. The motivation for writing varies. Some want to...
View ArticleMistakes spell check would miss, but a good editor will catch.
One of the most important things self-published authors can do is have their book edited by an experienced professional. Spell check does not count as editing despite what some first time authors may...
View Article4 takeaways from BEA (Book Expo America) that authors should know about.
Last week I attended the premier industry tradeshow, Book Expo America, also affectionately known as BEA. Here were some of my observations. Lots of activity on the Book Expo America show floor (Book...
View Article3 critical design ideas to make your book interior look great
If you search, you can find lots of information on how to design a killer book cover. In fact, I have written a number of blog posts on the topic. Six tips from wicked good book cover designers How to...
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