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Top 4 Reasons Self-Published Books Could Be Labeled “Mediocre”

Top 4 Reasons Self-Published Books Could Be Labeled “Mediocre”

by Kayla Cook | Apr 12, 2022 | Independent Publishing, Self-publishing for professionals

The myths surrounding self-publishing are lengthy and broad, but the one that is hardest to tolerate is that self-published books are mediocre compared to their traditionally published counterparts. When it comes to content, nothing could be further from the truth....
Author Story: Jerry Kirkpatrick

Author Story: Jerry Kirkpatrick

by Kayla Cook | Mar 22, 2022 | 1106 Design delivers, Author Interviews, Independent Publishing

Jerry Kirkpatrick has been writing for quite some time and publishing articles on his blog. It’s a great place to present his content and share his thoughts on a wide range of topics. Jerry, however, didn’t want his essays to “die on the internet.” Collecting blog...
Author Story Dr. Jared Smith

Author Story Dr. Jared Smith

by Michele DeFilippo | Oct 28, 2021 | 1106 Design delivers, Author Interviews, Independent Publishing, Publishing Options, Why Self-publish?

As a school district superintendent, Dr. Jared Smith is more than aware of the need for personal growth. If he’s not growing and learning, then he can’t facilitate the growth and learning of the teachers in his school district. This led to him reading hundreds of...
Too Clever to Listen to Publishing Advice

Too Clever to Listen to Publishing Advice

by Michele DeFilippo | Aug 19, 2021 | Developmental edit, eBooks, Editing & Proofreading, How to Self-publish a Book, Independent Publishing, Publishing Options

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....
Indie Publishing Is Easier Than Ever Thanks to These 5 Things

Indie Publishing Is Easier Than Ever Thanks to These 5 Things

by Michele DeFilippo | Nov 19, 2019 | Independent Publishing, Self-publishing for professionals, Why Self-publish?

As Thanksgiving rolls around (and the end of the year!), I am taking some time to reflect on the state of indie publishing. We all have a lot for which we can be thankful. The barriers to publishing have all but been eliminated. Authors enjoy increased creative...
Indie Publishing Resolutions

Indie Publishing Resolutions

by Michele DeFilippo | Jan 3, 2018 | 1106 Design delivers, How to Self-publish a Book, Independent Publishing

Is 2019 the year you self-publish your book? Here are seven resolutions to guide you on your journey. 1. Be paid 100% of my royalties. Fortunately for indie publishers, this is easy to do. While authors working with publishing service-based companies like 1106 Design...
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If you’ve been around this blog for very long, you’ve undoubtedly seen us discuss all of the ins and outs of self-publishing many times. Perhaps you’ve even been hard at work completing your own manuscript, long awaiting the day when you’ll be ready for the next step....

Top 4 Reasons Self-Published Books Could Be Labeled “Mediocre”

The myths surrounding self-publishing are lengthy and broad, but the one that is hardest to tolerate is that self-published books are mediocre compared to their traditionally published counterparts. When it comes to content, nothing could be further from the truth....

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Jerry Kirkpatrick has been writing for quite some time and publishing articles on his blog. It’s a great place to present his content and share his thoughts on a wide range of topics. Jerry, however, didn’t want his essays to “die on the internet.” Collecting blog...

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