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...
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Trafford Publishing Review: Scam or Legit Publishing Business?
Back in the day almost a decade before Amazon self-publishing was just getting going, a small outfit called Trafford had opened its doors in 1995 to aspiring authors. Back then, the publishing arena was still hard to break into, with future authors spending a small...
Jerry Jenkins: Writers Guild Review & Full Details
Will membership to Jerry Jenkins' Writers Guild actually improve your writing craft? If you're new to the writing world, there are several big names to know, and Jerry Jenkins is one of them, as he's been writing for over 40 years and has had a ton of success with his...
Author Solutions Review: Scams, Complaints & More
In the world of self-publishing, there are a group of publishers widely known in the industry as vanity publishers. If you started to do your research on how to publish a book, you no doubt came across Author Solutions (or the subsidiary publishers it represents) as a...
How to Create & Publish a Box Set Bundle on Amazon for Your Book Series
Creating a box set bundle for your self-published book is a smart move. Do you know what Harry Potter, Lincoln Rhyme, Nancy Drew and Jack Reacher all have in common? They are all part of a hugely popular book series. In fact, many successful authors (both...
iUniverse Review: Should You Avoid iUniverse Publishing Packages?
In the self-publishing universe, before a well-known platform called Amazon came along and offered authors self-publishing through KDP, there was a band of “publishing companies” labeled vanity publishers. These companies—Balboa Press, Dog Ear Publishing and Xlibris...
Self Publishing Formula Review: Mark Dawson Ads for Authors & Self Publishing 101
Mark Dawson and his Self-Publishing Formula have made a buzz amongst indie authors in the self-publishing industry. Not only is Mark Dawson known as a multiple bestselling self-published author, but he has also built a solid book business through various channels,...
Lulu Publishing Review: Is Lulu Press Worth It for Self-Publishing?
Lulu Publishing is just one of many companies that you can use to self-publish your book. And we understand why you want to do your research before committing. We get it - you want to hire the best company to help you publish the book you’ve worked so hard to...
Amazon Kindle Unlimited Review for Authors and Readers
Amazon Kindle Unlimited, also known as KU in the Amazon community, is a hub for digital readers, and authors trying to reach digital readers. What started out in 1995 as an online bookstore in Jeff Bezos’ basement, has emerged as a global leader for not only the...