An Audiobook is a Must

Imagine someone listening to your book while they’re sitting on the beach watching the waves roll in.  Imagine someone listening to your audiobook driving across country. It’s happening more and more.  The audiobook industry is nearly a billion-dollars strong. As an...

The Power of e-Publishing

It would be hard to overestimate how the Internet and the digital revolution have affected the world of publishing. In the past, the publishing industry held tight control over who and what got published and promoted. Many would-be authors never got the chance to...

The Importance of Keyword Phrases in Ranking Your E-Book.

Almost 90% of authors are choosing to self-publish these days. And since Amazon, and all other book sellers, use search engines to find and list their books, you have to find a way for your book or your sales page to beat the competition. It’s all about getting a...

Typography: The Key to an Effective Book Cover

What is the most important element in creating an appealing, eye-catching book cover? As it turns out, it is the one element most often overlooked. No, not the graphics or the color scheme. No, not the landscape or the theme. The answer is: TYPOGRAPHY. While I can...

Book Sales and the Importance of Proper E-Book Conversion

If you want your e-book to sell, converting it properly is absolutely essential. You can attempt to do it yourself, or you can hire a book designer whose one job is to make sure your e-book looks fantastic no matter where your reader is buying it. The process begins...

Tips on Creating an Audio Book

As writers, we are hearing more people sound the praises of listening to an audio book rather than reading the print or e-book version. “I can listen while I’m driving.” “An audio book is great while I’m exercising.”  “I listen to audio books now instead of watching...