Skip to content Book Viability? Will it Sell? How to Know if Your Idea Makes the Grade. The Indie Author’s Publishing Survival Guide: Part VII
The Psychology of Writing Series: Emotional Arousal and how it makes your writing memorable
Books on a Budget
Did You Write This, or Did the Bot Leave Its Fingerprints? The Indie Author’s Publishing Survival Guide: Part VI
The Psychology of Writing Series: Emotional Arousal and how it makes your writing memorable
From Book Idea to Published Book: What Should Happen, What Should It Cost — and Who Should You Trust? The Indie Author’s Publishing Survival Guide Part V
The Psychology of Writing Series: Emotional Arousal and how it makes your writing memorable
Your Manuscript Is Finished. Why Does It Still Look Like a Word Document? The Indie Author’s Publishing Survival Guide: Part IV
The Psychology of Writing Series: Emotional Arousal and how it makes your writing memorable
So, When Can You Actually Call Your Book a Bestseller? The Indie Author’s Publishing Survival Guide: Part III
The Psychology of Writing Series: Emotional Arousal and how it makes your writing memorable
The Curse of Expertise & Why Smart People Write Books Nobody Can Follow. The Indie Author’s Publishing Survival Guide Part II
The Psychology of Writing Series: Emotional Arousal and how it makes your writing memorable
What Does It Really Cost to Publish a Professional Book — and Where Can You Safely Spend Less? The Indie Author’s Publishing Survival Guide: Part 1
The Psychology of Writing Series: Emotional Arousal and how it makes your writing memorable
When to Publish a Book: Timing Your Bestseller
Publishing a book internationally is a bit like juggling hedgehogs while riding a unicycle—tricky, prickly, and potentially hilarious if you don’t die of embarrassment first. Timing, however, can turn your literary chaos into a triumph. Certain genres sell better at certain times of the year, and yes, the market does notice when your book shows up fashionably
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Vanity-Publishing vs. Self-Publishing: What Every Smart Author Needs to Know
If a publisher says “we love your book”, offers you a publishing contract — and then asks you to pay — pause before you sign. Paying for services isn’t always a red flag, but it matters how you’re paying, what you’re getting, and who keeps control. You’ve done the hard work. You’ve written a manuscript.
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The How-to-Publish Series: Without Losing Your Mind (or Your Wallet) Step 9: Marketing – Keeping the Momentum Alive
Why Smart Authors Don’t Stop Talking About Their Book Rachel’s book launch was a hit. She sold a decent number of copies. Reviews came in. Friends and followers cheered. And then… silence. No posts. No emails. No mentions. By month two, sales had flatlined—and her Amazon rank slipped into oblivion. This is the part no
