Hey, remember when all anybody could talk about was crazy toilet paper panic buying? Already seems like ages ago, back in those days when we were all still going to the movies and having Sunday brunches in a cafe. So, the world has changed, and for most of us we are now at home a […]
We work with many first-time self-publishers here at PC, and sometimes during the cover design process I sense the author getting a little frustrated when the cover design seems to become more involved than they expected. They underestimate the level of development required to get a finished cover. Here’s how authors sometimes expect the process […]
Most people have a book idea in them. Some of those people write their book and a few will go on and publish the book. How many of them do you think know the why, the reason they wrote their book? For novelists, the why may mostly be to entertain readers and share their story. […]
Fitting a square peg into a round hole? This is how it feels sometimes when discussing book design with authors. The one critical error I find most self publishing authors, and some of the bigger publishing houses make, is that they find it difficult establishing where their book fits in. And in my opinion, it […]
You have looked at the three different types of publishing models and decided you would like to self-publish your book. You’ve also decided that you want to try to manage the whole process yourself. But what do you need to do to make this happen? Well before anything else, make some checklists! When you venture […]
Knowing where you fit in the publishing spectrum will help you successfully navigate the process, so let’s consider the different publishing models available to authors. The industry has changed rapidly in recent years and the lines between the different publishing models are now sometimes a little (or a lot) blurred. Still, you can publish a […]
The publishing industry (just like TV, music, accommodation and many others) has changed rapidly in recent years, and the growth in self-publishing has seen it advance to the point where it’s impossible to distinguish a well-produced self-published book from one produced by a major publishing house such as Penguin. Self-publishing used to have kind […]
I am a published author. But it wasn’t all plain sailing, let me tell you. I wrote drafts of two whole books before I wrote my draft of ...
Your IngramSpark account setup is complete – now what? The first step in moving forward is uploading a book into your account...
Many excellent books have been written on the general topic of self- and indie publishing...
As a book-writing coach who has helped over 600 people to write their first book, I’ve seen many new and aspiring authors hit a brick wall ...
I often find myself working with new authors who are somewhat conflicted over the book they want to write...
This is a brief guide to the steps involved in self-publishing a book. Includes information on planning, printing, editing, design and distribution...
This is a chapter from Michael’s book Stand Out that looks at ways you can use your book to help build your business...
If you’re going to manage your self-publishing project yourself, this checklist will help you decide what self-publishing services you need and what questions to ask any publishing service providers you may be considering using. Download now
Many authors are unfamiliar with working with designers, so they can struggle with finding the right designer and providing a good brief...
When you’re at your next conference, networking event or seminar, while everybody else is handing out business cards, how would you like to be...
This checklist will help to ensure you don’t miss any important steps during the editing process, including discussing the level of editing...
This is a brief guide to punctuation, numbers and other common writing issues. (The focus is on Australian English, so if you’re from the US or...
It’s important to understand at least the basics of copyright, because using someone else’s material when you don’t have the right to can...
Publishing a book for your small business can bring all sorts of marketing, promotional and business opportunities, some expected and some not...
Welcome to my latest blog. (Warning: it’s long!) I asked people to post their self-publishing questions on Facebook, and here are the answers! (Several questions were similar so I’ve combined a few into a single question and answer.) Thank you to everybody who submitted a query! When in my entrepreneurial or business journey should I […]
This is a chapter from Michael’s book Stand Out that explains the editing process, including the editing stages, the role of the editor and...
Just finished writing your book? Congrats! Now it’s time to begin a strategic approach to leverage your thought leadership in the media...
Do your homework. What other books are out there that are similar to yours? What makes yours different? People must have a good reason to buy...
I’ve been around books and publishing my whole life, so I’ve seen people do some rather crazy things with their books. To help you understand...
Writing and publishing a book for your Small Business is a fantastic way to build your profile and promote your business...
We chatted to Brad Beer, author of You Can Run Pain Free!, who has not only seen great book sales, but has also seen his business POGO...
If you haven’t read the first installment of Bob’s careening self-publishing journey, click here. If you have, read on...
These sample interior designs are provided to help you decide how the interior of your book should look. We suggest you look at a number of the...
Many first-time self-publishers have the same queries, so here I answers some small business self-publishing questions I hear quite often...
