When Writing is Tough…and Publishing is Something Like a Dream
There is a time when you begin to wonder if what you do is worth all the trouble. There are times when you sit and try to think about how much work you put into your writing, and then nothing. …
We Mean Self-Publishing Business
Self-publishing writers and their unexpected entrepreneurship As writers we often fall into the same trap as other professions: From singers to doctors! We’re good at something, hell… we’re great at it! But unless you understand the industry you are…
Checklist to Self-Publishing Success!
How to Decide if Self-Publishing is for You Self-publishing is a practice that has been around for many years and can be an appealing option for many authors. So far this month, we have discussed possible options for self-publishing…
When You Self-Publish a Book Should You Review Other Books?
Self-publishing a book anywhere, either with CreateSpace or Lulu or even with Author Solutions, means that you will have to get readers to read and review your book. Reviewing books is an important part of your marketing plan. If you…
Laying It All On The Line
What I learned about marketing myself from McMaster Medical School This past weekend I was privileged to be invited to interview for McMaster Medical School in…
To Market, to Market… to Sell a Fat Book!
So you think you have an idea that can sell? So do millions of people every year. So why is the proportion of successful entrepreneurial ventures so low? One word: Laziness. When we are hit with that genuine and…
How To Promote Your Book, Without Losing Your Shirt!
In Search of The Lost Ones The purpose of book promotion is to get people interested enough in your book that they go out and buy a copy of it from whichever bookstore you sell your book. If you have…
Marketing Your Book Using Winnie the Pooh as a Guide
How are marketing and Winnie the Pooh linked? They don’t seem to have anything in common and most people won’t think of it as being something they would need to know. However, the classic book Winnie-the-Pooh has a lot to…
