It’s very daunting to launch a book in the current climate, but there are opportunities as well. I reached out to one of my favorite book marketing experts, David Gaughran, to talk about how authors can utilize digital ads to reach their first readers, the importance of Amazon metadata, the importance of your newsletter, and […]
Self-publishing
My guide to publishing a book
It’s here! I’m so excited to announce the publication of my guide to publishing a book: How to Publish a Book: 41 Rules for Successfully Publishing a Book That You Will Love Forever. It’s available as an ebook and in paperback. Whether you’re pursuing a book deal with a Big 5 publisher or trying your […]
What it’s like to narrate an audiobook
So. You want to self-publish an audiobook. But should you read it? In order to help you decide, I thought I would share a bit about my experience recording the audiobook for my guide to writing a novel at John Marshall Media in Manhattan. You might be surprised to know that there was murder! Intrigue! […]
How to self-publish an audiobook
Audiobooks are positively exploding in popularity. They reached nearly $1 billion in sales in 2018 amid seven years of double digit growth that shows no sign of abating. And you might be surprised just how easy it is to get an audiobook out there! It’s totally possible to self-publish an audiobook and reach readers in […]
When to re-query an agency (This week in books)
This week! Books! First off, I need to give a heads-up to my fellow editors and freelancers who offer their services on Reedsy. I found out the hard way this week that despite how much Reedsy promotes their “project protection,” they do not offer freelancers on their platform protection from nonpayment. If you’re a freelancer […]
What it costs to self-publish a book
If you’re going to self-publish a book, chances are you are going to incur some expenses. You probably will not want to handle every single task yourself and may want to farm out some of the tasks to freelancers. Here’s what it costs to self-publish a book. Contrary to a still-prevalent myth, you don’t need […]
