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Training #629 – Hot Seats & Ask us Anything
Posted onOur next live training will be hot seats and ask us anything – please let us know if you'd like your question or book added…Training #628 – Beyond Big Retail
Posted onWhether you’ve been publishing your own work for years and want to move beyond KDP and the other major marketplaces, or you are brand new…Training #627 – Ask us Anything
Posted onWe covered a few news notes and answered questions in this ask us anything session, including: A new entry-level Macbook An increased in published books…Training #626 – Back to Basics: The Publishing Decision Tree
Posted onThere is so much information out there about writing and publishing your book, and nobody has time to work their way through all of the…Training #625 – The Hulla-bear Hare Hot Seat
Posted onThis week, we spent the majority of our time for a Hulla-bear Hare Hot Seat! We discussed the cover for this children's picture book, how…Training #624 – Audiobook Production and Sales in 2026
Posted onAuthors and publishers can always feel the ground shifting under their feet. In just a few years, the audiobook market has been transformed by AI…
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Turning Ebook Covers to Print Covers
Every book needs a cover. And since covers are often the first thing potential readers see of our books, we want those covers to appeal…Navigating Review Swap Platforms
For independent authors, reviews are the lifeblood of the publishing business. With millions of titles available in online marketplaces, customers rely heavily on social proof…The 6 Categories of Author Promotions (and which to avoid…)
For modern authors, reviews are the lifeblood of success. They provide the “social proof” that convinces a browsing reader to click “Buy Now” and help…Owning the Words: Your DRM Policy Matters More Than You Think
Digital Rights Management (DRM) has always been a bit of a lightning rod in publishing: praised as a shield against piracy, blamed for frustrating paying…Visual How-To Book Design Software: Pros, Cons, and Templates
Designing a visual “how-to” book, whether it’s a cookbook, craft guide, DIY manual, or tutorial workbook, means thinking carefully about both content and layout. Clear…Motivation and Momentum for Crossing the Finish Line
You're in the home stretch! You've poured your heart and soul into your story, and you're so close to the finish line. But let's be honest: the…
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The Publishing Decision Tree
For those who want to self-publish their book but are brand new to the process, this decision tree will create a personalized checklist of items specifically organized to help you get your book from manuscript to reader.The Cookbook Design Lab 2.0
Miss out on the Cookbook Design Lab? Now you can go through at your own pace!The Fiction in 30 Self-Study Challenge
Miss out or want to take part in Fiction-in-30 again? Now you can go through the challenge at your own pace!Advertising for Authors: Before Your First Ad
As time goes by and the independent publishing market matures, it becomes more and more necessary to spend money on advertising in order to get…Audiobooks for Fun and Profit – Part 1: Yes or No
Welcome to our series on Audiobooks For Fun and Profit! An audiobook version of your work can add profit potential to your writing empire, but…Should Authors Worry About AI Replacing Us?
Will Authors Be Replaced by AI? A few weeks ago, a friend of mine asked if we were worried about AI-generated content taking over for…10 Ways to Start Writing When Your Muse Isn’t Speaking to You
What’s the difference between a professional and an amateur? A professional can do great work even when they don’t feel like it. It feels like…Introduction to Amazon's Author Central
Author Central is a hub that allows you to reach more readers and sell more books to the readers that have enjoyed your books. Amazon…



















