When I started writing, I didn’t envision how much work it would be or even what it all entailed to get my book in the hands of readers....

Getting a traditional publishing offer can be exciting, but not all publishers are equal. Choosing the best publishing company is...

Social media marketing is a great way to advertise your book It is never too early to begin a social media campaign for your book. Many...

Choose the right pen name for your genre. Pick an author name that will work on your books.

Hello Fellow Book Lover, Thanks so much for attending the online party! I had a lot of fun. I hope to see you in Nashville when the event...

10 Ways to Fit More Writing Time into Each Day Most of us wish there were more hours in the day. But be honest with yourself, even if you...

Author branding can seem complicated but it is actually quite simple. A brand is how people feel when they interact with you. Figuring...

Do you have enough love languages in your romance novel? Studies have shown that people express and receive love in different ways. Do...

I wish I knew who was spreading lies about ISBNs. New authors have enough to worry about, without taking a simple barcode to mythic...

Ready to see your book on the shelves? An author consignment program at a local bookstore might be perfect for you. Indie bookstores are...

Being traditionally published isn’t always a fairy tale. When small presses go bad, they can go very, very bad. ChiZine Publications...

Secret kisses, undead outlaws and not enough gunpowder. Enjoy a Wild West Zombie Romance for Spooky October. The ebook is less than a...

I'm going to be totally transparent here. You can publish your novel for under $200 with Amazon's Kindle Direct Publishing platform....

We just had an amazing signing for Robin Goldblum's first book, "Dangerous Kisses, Gruesome Bites." Here are the 6 steps that made it great.

Halloween season at my house starts October 1. We love costumes and pumpkin pie. But there are real monsters out there, and they aren't...

The dreaded middle slump is real. If your story starts sagging after chapter 15 there is only one thing to do: Escalate. 10 ways to...

If you have never been in a life-or-death situation and you have a battle in your book you probably need a little help. Usually I suggest...

Everyone has super readers. Your family, your writing group, your launch team. They are jazzed to help you. Buying your book is a given,...

Talking with other self-published authors there seems to be a big gap between what kind of book covers the author thinks are pretty and...

Hybrid publishing happens when an author has traditionally published and self-published works in the market. This is happening more often...