The Business of Self-Publishing

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2 Writing Tips to Show Your Non-fiction Readers That You Understand Them
Updated January 30, 2023 - Subtitle Easy writing techniques that will help you attract, connect, and hold on to your readers - Synopsis Here are two fundamental and powerful non-fiction writing tech
6 Simple Tips for Writing Non-fiction in Plain English
Synopsis Writing in plain English is a great way to make a good impression on your audience. This means writing in a way that makes your message easy to read and understand. It doesnt matter who yo
4 Basic Content-Sharing Etiquette-Rules
Synopsis All content creators and authors want their work to be shared. But, when you take too much information and content from them, it can become a problem for you and for the original author. Especially if you take credit … Continue reading →
5 Selfishly Great and Satisfying Reasons to Write a Non-fiction Book
Synopsis If you like to help people improve their lives, careers, businesses, and relationships - by teaching, inspiring, and sharing your knowledge and experiences - then you should write non-fictio
Book Review: The Public Domain Publishing Bible
This is an easy to read and comprehensive guide on how to republish public domain books to get started as a self-publisher. Heavy emphasis on starting and running a self-publishing company on a very tight budget.
How To Create A One Minute Book Promo Video in 4 Easy Steps
Synopsis My main goal here is to share with you how I create my book promo videos so that you can see the basic steps involved. With a little bit of research, some patience, some practice, and persistence, you should … Continue reading →
Strippable Books vs. Non-Strippable Books: A Self-Publisher’s Guide
Originally published on March 24, 2011 Updated on March 12, 2020 - Synopsis Understanding the terminology, jargon, terms of art, vocabulary, and slang, of the book publishing industry as a whole, can
Book Review: Now All We Need Is A Title
This book is an ". . . an anecdotal account of how some of the most well-known book and play titles come to be. It is not meant to be a comprehensive compendium of every catchy title, but rather a lighthearted look at a struggle that has bedeviled writ...
10 Tips For Memorizing Information The Smart And Easy Way
Synopsis Memorization is the fixing of information into your memory through sheer repetition. Its a necessary first step in learning. Memorization of the fundamental terms and concepts of a difficult
The Importance of Sincerity When Writing Non-Fiction
Updated December 27, 2022 - Subtitle Sincerity will help you build a following of readers that will respect you and what you do, which will help you sell more books - Synopsis Sincerity is crucial to