by Kevin Tumlinson | Aug 11, 2017 | Author How-To & Mindset, Features & Walk-Thrus, Knowledge Base
We spend a lot of time talking about covers in this business. It’s a given that without a professional looking cover, your chances of a reader picking up your book go way (way, way, way) down. But just like that cutie you took to the Senior Prom, it’s what’s inside...
by Kevin Tumlinson | Aug 2, 2017 | Author How-To & Mindset, Features & Walk-Thrus, Knowledge Base
With Draft2Digital adding OverDrive as one of its eBook distribution platforms, indie authors have a new and easy way to get their books into more than 38,000 public, corporate, and school libraries, in 40+ countries worldwide. We’d shout about it, but we don’t want...
by Kevin Tumlinson | May 25, 2017 | Author How-To & Mindset, Knowledge Base
First—congratulations! It’s taken late nights, sacrifices, head-pounding moments of writer’s block, and more than a few cups of coffee (or something stronger). But you did it! From here, you have a lot of options in front of you, from deciding between self-publishing...
by Kevin Tumlinson | Feb 10, 2017 | Author How-To & Mindset, Features & Walk-Thrus, Knowledge Base
Universal Book Links (UBLs) can streamline how you recommend books to readers, whether you’re an author, a blogger, or anyone looking to profit from reviewing and recommending books. This week’s post will give you a few tips for using UBLs to connect readers to books...
by Steed Brown | Dec 20, 2016 | Author How-To & Mindset, Features & Walk-Thrus, Guest Post, Knowledge Base
Formatting your book for eBook distribution can seem complicated, but there are some best practices that will make things easier. The important thing to remember: Formatting your eBook is about giving your readers a good experience, regardless of what device they read...
by Kevin Tumlinson | Nov 17, 2016 | Author How-To & Mindset, Knowledge Base
At some point, every indie author comes up against the question—do I really need an ISBN? Finding a definitive answer to that is going to be tough, thanks to a plethora of opinions from both professional and hobbyist publishers. Those opinions range from “you must” to...