Exactly who is behind these scams aimed at authors? Perhaps if we knew, we might be able to block or otherwise stop them from bothering us. The fact is that there actually are very few humans behind the scams. You probably can already tell that by how similar in style and content the solicitations are. Instead,Continue reading “Who is Scamming Authors?”
Category Archives: Self-publishing
Why Scammers Target Authors
Unsure if the latest “marketing expert” emailing you is a scammer or not? Here’s an ongoing list of them.
New Book Release: “Protecting Yourself Against Book Marketing Scams”
I’m proud to announce the release today of my latest book – Protecting Yourself Against Book Marketing Scams. Scammers – like locusts of biblical proportions, they’re filling your email inbox, posting on your social media threads, and sending DMs all the time. They promise big sales if you would just hire them to make aContinue reading “New Book Release: “Protecting Yourself Against Book Marketing Scams””
List of Book Marketing Scammers
Unsure if the latest “marketing expert” emailing you is a scammer or not? Here’s an ongoing list of them.
How to Create an Account at Kindle Direct Publishing
When you self-publish your book, you’ll likely want to do so at Kindle Direct Publishing so that it appears on Amazon.com. KindleDP is a division of Amazon. The first step is to create an account at KindleDP. Begin by going to https://kdp.amazon.com. A new page will pop up on your screen. Look for two yellowContinue reading “How to Create an Account at Kindle Direct Publishing”
How to Select a Font for Your Children’s Book
A common mistake among aspiring children’s book authors is to go with a font that remind them of childhood. That’s usually not the best approach. Think of it from the perspective of your reader – the child. When children read, they generally do so letter by letter, as they learn to blend sounds and formContinue reading “How to Select a Font for Your Children’s Book”
Do You Need Extra Services a Print on Demand House Offers?
As you go through the self-publishing process, you might find the array of tasks before you overwhelming – design a book cover, get a photo of yourself, proofread the manuscript, format the text, upload the text, pen a cover blurb, write then send out press releases, etc. etc. etc. – and you’re a writer, notContinue reading “Do You Need Extra Services a Print on Demand House Offers?”
When and How Do I Get My Royalties?
After countless hours of writing and revising, wringing your hands over the cover design, and struggling with formatting glitches, you’ve finally done – you’ve self-published your book! You’re euphoric, but one nagging question remains: When and how do I get my royalties? Technically, most self-published authors don’t receive royalties. Royalties are a publisher’s payment made toContinue reading “When and How Do I Get My Royalties?”
Write a Winning Blurb for Your Book’s Back Cover
The most important part of your book’s back cover is the cover blurb. This is the text on the back of the book that attempts to convince a potential reader to purchase the book. To a degree, it tells about the book, but it is more advertising than synopsis. Once you’ve hooked a reader into actuallyContinue reading “Write a Winning Blurb for Your Book’s Back Cover”
How to Determine Your Ebook’s Price
Among the big decisions you’ll make when publishing your ebook (and your paperback, for that matter) is what price to charge. If priced too high, you’ll decrease your sales to zero. If priced too low, you’ll miss out on revenue. Before examining what factors to consider in determining your ebook’s price, recognize that readers expect toContinue reading “How to Determine Your Ebook’s Price”