You have published your book, time to distribute Many independent authors are faced with the same question: How do I distribute my book once it has been published? There are many ways to distribute a book, but not all of them work for every author. In this article, we will be covering the various distribution options out there, for both print books and ebooks. It is important to note that
A book publicist can help you put together a marketing and promotion plan, and can positively affect the reach of your book.
You have spent many months (or maybe even years) writing your book and now you are ready to have it published. However, you are not sure whether your manuscript is completely ready for this next step. This is a doubt that many authors face, especially those who are publishing for the first time. At this point, you should send your manuscript for an assessment. What does a manuscript assessment entail?
In 2024, there are many publishing models available to authors. We will be looking at a few of these publishing models, so you can decide which publishing strategy would be best for you and your book. Traditional publishing This is the publishing model most authors think of when they want to publish their book. The process involves submitting your manuscript to a publishing house that specialises in your book’s genre.
What is typography? You may have heard people talking about fonts, typefaces or typography on your journey to becoming a published author. Typography refers to the arrangement/design of text elements on a book page. This involves choosing typefaces (e.g. the font family), font weights (such as thin or heavy), font styles (such as bold or italic), font sizes for the body text, heading and sub-headings, line spacing, margin sizes, header
We interviewed first-time author and seasoned photographer, Leah Hawker, about her publishing experience.
Ever wanted to know more about the printing process? We talk about some of the basic processes your book goes through at the printing factory.
A useful checklist for any author reviewing their proof book. Many of the items in this checklist are missed during the final stages of book production.
In this article, we cover some of the basics of creating your publishing budget. This is important when deciding on print quantities and your recommended retail price.
Just as you want to make a good first impression by how you look, your cover must do the same for your book. If your book cover fails to make a good first impression, a reader is unlikely to buy it. Your book cover has to appeal to your readers as this is your first chance to sell your book to them. A well-designed book cover shows the reader