The Rise of Book Promotions for Authors A book promotion side is a website service that allows you to promote your book at a discounted rate or for free when the book launches, Or, You just want to promote it for a weekend. Book promotion sites use email lists, Social...
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Scrivener Review: The Best Software for Writers?
Long before there was any great writing software, most authors found themselves writing on anything they could: Pads of paper, napkins, scraps of paper, or multiple Word docs that you'd later sort through and organize to see what you’ve really got. But these days,...
Novel Factory Review: The Ultimate Software for Writers?
Read this before using Novel Factory If you’re writing a fiction novel, there are a lot of resources and tools at your disposal. You may have heard of Scrivener, the writing software that has helped thousands of writers complete their books and become bestselling...
Vellum Software Review: How to Use Vellum Book Formatting
Vellum software is one of the newest book formatting choices available to self-published and independent authors, but is it right for you? Book formatting can be costly, and a headache, depending on how complex your book’s formatting requirements are, and how...
Smashwords vs Draft2Digital Review: Which Should You Choose?
Editor's Note: Since this post was published in April 2020, Smashwords—the biggest aggregator next to Draft2Digital—was recently acquired by D2D, and now, the merger means big changes for the Indie author self-publishing community. But what do those changes mean, and...
Atticus.io Review: A Review of Dave Chesson’s Book Formatting Software
In working with thousands of authors over the years, the one bottleneck (and fear) of book production is the formatting piece of the project. Why formatting? It’s the one area most indie authors get hung up on when it comes to the tech side of the business. Most...
Author Platform: How to Build & Grow Your Author Platform
Becoming an author is a thrilling journey. You work hard for months to write a book, get it out there—through self-publishing or traditional—and if you have done your research, readers are ready to buy from you. This is easier said than done, but what does streamline...
Best Books on Writing: 18 Writing Books to Help You Improve Your Craft
On the hunt for the best books on writing? Start by adding these books to your “To Be Read” list. Reading these writing books could very well change how you approach your craft altogether. It is Stephen King, the international bestselling champion of 65 (and...
How To Write A Nonfiction Book: 21 Steps for Beginners
The steps on how to write a nonfiction book are easy to follow, but can be difficult to execute if you don't have a clear plan. Many first time authors experience information overload when it comes to writing a nonfiction book. Where do I start? How do I build...