Many authors are confused about what services self-publishing companies provide and how to find the best self-publishing companies. First, let’s clarify what we mean by “self-publishing companies.” In a blog post from 2018, I talk about what it means to...
Options for indie publishing are exploding. While this is a great thing for authors who want to publish a book without involving a traditional publisher, the terminology around self-publishing is also exploding and further muddying the waters. In today’s publishing...
The original blog post below was published in January 2018 when it was rumored that CreateSpace was ending its author services. Since that time, CreateSpace has merged with Kindle Direct Publishing, or KDP. CreateSpace has merged with www.KDP.com. Want to Self-publish...
Authors who self-publish their books are notorious for letting someone else maintain possession of these three things: Their ISBN Their book files Their domain registration and web hosting. OK, maybe that’s four things. In any case, I am constantly helping authors...
As a leader, entrepreneur, or specialist in your field, you know that publishing a book is key to your future success. Authors are held in high esteem by just about everyone; knowing that you were able to write a book and publish it is very impressive! Writing a book...
Updated April 14, 2020 The terms “indie publishing” and “indie publishers” were until recently associated with small presses, to identify them as separate from larger, traditional book publishers. Over time, authors who wanted to maintain complete creative control...
