Last Night an Ebook Saved My Life
I’m a convert. I suspected I would be. I was ardently anti-ebook for a while- not for others, only for myself. I couldn’t imagine reading a book without the smell, the feel, the design. In creating my own book, I became even more entrenched in the importance of design aspects of books. The font, chapter layout, page scheme- these things matter. I knew I’d have to get my own ereader soon, however. I was, after all, invested in making my books available as ebooks and saw how ebooks...
Read More2011 in Review
It’s been quite a busy end of the year, and I realize my blogging has dropped off sharply. I apologize for being less than reliable with my updates, and hope you understand that it’s 100% due to my book launch, subsequent marketing push and headlong drive into writing the sequel, and not that I love blogging, or you, any less. This year has obviously been a Pretty Big Deal in the timeline of my life. I turned 30. I became unemployed. And, oh yeah, I may have published my first...
Read MoreWhere the Money Goes
Before I became an independent artist, I believed convenience was king. I loved shopping on Amazon and hated having to do “special orders” through bookstores. I still do love the convenience of finding pretty much anything I need on Amazon and being able to shop naked at 3am. However, now that I’m a full-blown indie author, my priorities have shifted. I’ve had the opportunity to talk with booksellers from across the country and get to know the book business from...
Read More90 Days of Self Publishing: The End!!!
Today I wrap up 90 Days of Self Publishing and talk about plans for the future.
Read MoreSelf-Publishing 101 – Virtual Class
At long last, my well-loved Self-Pubishing 101 class is now available as a instant download virtual class. The class is roughly 90 minutes and contains a powerpoint and audio that will walk you through the basics of self-publishing. You’ll learn: * How to figure out if self-publishing is the right step for you and your book. * The difference between vanity publishing services and creating your own press. * The bare-bone, essential steps you need to take for your book to live. * Where to...
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