THE PLATFORM 
EDUCATION
If you've finally finished the hard work of writing and editing your book, you might be wondering how to make a hardcover book. While ebooks are certainly on the rise, printed books are still the preferred format amongst readers. Printed books out-sell ebooks 4-to-1, which is why any author should consider making sure their books are available in...
Did you know that the font you use has an impact on the way any given reader might perceive your book? For example, The Book Designer site talks about the importance of fonts and currently has dozens of articles on this topic alone! Fonts like Webdings or Comic Sans have been extensively memed about, but it goes beyond that. A study done by...
Many of today’s aspiring writers choose the self-publishing path for several reasons – one of them being that this rapidly evolving industry offers an abundance of opportunities. Plus, the chances of getting your book picked up by a traditional publishing company are becoming slimmer. If you’ve already done some research into self-publishing,...
As a self-publishing author, you’re met with several decisions to make, with everything from a publishing platform to distribution and marketing. Often you have to weigh the pros and cons since what works for another author may not be suitable for you. A perfect example of that is KDP Select, an Amazon platform and Kindle book program that lets...
Authors spend a huge amount of time and energy writing their books, but for many self-published authors the final hurdle—designing and printing your book—can be an afterthought...and a daunting one at that. Most self-published authors opt for an e-book, allowing them to bridge the gap between aspiring author and self-published reality. However,...
Looking for book printing services? If you're at the stage in your self-publishing journey when you're ready to release your book into the world, it's time to think about book printing services. These are specialist companies that take your manuscript and turn it into softcover or hardcover print books. There’s something special about the moment...
Do you need a book template to get started writing your book? If so, you’ll want to download a book layout template before you start typing up your manuscript. This will save you a ton of wasted effort and formatting issues later on! Whether you're writing a fiction book or a nonfiction book, you'll want to start writing as quickly as possible to...
