How successful can your self-published book really be? And, what do you actually need to do to create and market your book to reach that level of success? From the outside, it can be difficult to know what to expect from you self-published book. Will it be a total flop, or will you consistently sell […]
Continue readingI’ve been working with and hearing from a lot of food bloggers lately, food bloggers who are interested in publish a cookbook. But, they’re often unsure about whether they actually want to go through with it. I totally get it—producing a cookbook can take a lot of time, and it can be difficult to know […]
Continue readingI wanted to answer a question that I get on a somewhat regular basis: “How much does it cost to publish a book?” Writing a book can seem scary if you think you have to put out a lot of money. You may have heard horror stories of so-called vanity publishers who charge you thousands of […]
Continue readingI know a lot of you, especially you bloggers, have little mini-eBooks or short eBooks that you sell already on your blog. You might have a mini-eBook that’s five or 10 pages long that you use as a lead magnet or an opt-in for your mailing list. Or, you might have a slightly longer eBook […]
Continue readingJust over a week ago, I attended the FitBloggin’ 2016 conference in Indianapolis, IN. The keynote speaker there was Lisa Delaney, author of the book “Secrets of a Former Fat Girl.” Lisa has been working in publishing for years, so it was probably easier for her to get a book deal than it would be […]
Continue readingOne question I get from prospective authors quite often is whether they should publish a digital or physical book. Or, some think that they absolutely should go one way or the other with their book, not fully recognizing the pros and cons of each. Today I’d like to walk you through some pros and cons […]
Continue readingSelf publishing is relatively new on the scene, which is why many bloggers tend to gravitate toward hoping for a traditional publishing contract. In their eyes, working with a traditional publisher seems more legitimate and prestigious. But, self publishing has a lot of advantages, which is why even some New York Times best sellers have […]
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