A guest post by Kyle Weckerly Publishing these days is far easier to get into than it used to be. Traditional literary agents are no longer the sole gatekeepers to publishing a book. There are publishing platforms available to do every step of the process on your own....
For better or worse, Amazon has enabled millions of authors to publish their books without the help of a publisher. Amazon opened the doors for authors to sell their print and ebooks directly to readers by circumventing the need to be accepted by a publishing company....
The deciding factor in my writing an article on tips for pre-selling books on Amazon was the following scenario: An author calls 1106 Design. He’s putting the finishing touches on his manuscript. He decided to work with us after researching options online. He loves...
In truth, this blog should read, “Why does it take so long to prepare a book to self-publish?” but that long-tail keyword isn’t trending in Google. Thus, while the title reads “Why Does It Take So Long to Publish a Book?”, we are going to focus on the production end....
Reading is one of the greatest things that humans do. Reading has allowed us to understand history, and for thousands of years, has been a significant pastime and form of communication. Books and other types of written text have helped humans grow and become masters...
Self-publishing your book might not be at the top of your agenda these days. But if your book is written and ready to self-publish, here are five reasons why this is a good time to self-publish. People want a diversion Right now, many people are stuck at home due to...