Are you an author looking for a stress-free way to sell your books directly from your website? Selling directly from a website used to involve setting up complex e-commerce solutions with tools like Shopify, WooCommerce, or Square. It meant working with a web developer to correctly set your inventory, shipping policies . . . and…
Guest post by Gloria Martinez of WomenLed.org Photo by Mikael Blomkvist / Pexels Embarking on the journey from a passionate hobbyist to a savvy entrepreneur is an exhilarating venture. You hold the brush to paint a path that blends your personal interests with professional aspirations. However, this journey demands a blend of patience, planning, and…
Guest post by Gloria Martinez of WomenLed.org Photo by William Fortunato / Pexels In the dynamic world of self-publishing, where the barriers to entry are low but the competition is fierce, authors must be adept not only at crafting compelling narratives but also at marketing their works effectively. The advent of digital platforms has revolutionized…
Guest post by Gloria Martinez of WomenLed.org Photo by Lisa Fotios / Pexels In the realm of writing, visibility is as essential as the art of storytelling itself. With the myriad of voices in the literary world, standing out demands not just talent, but also strategic maneuvering. This article, courtesy of DTPerfect, outlines essential strategies…
Guest post by Gloria Martinez of WomenLed.org Photo by Anna Nekrashevich / Pexels Starting a business is challenging for every entrepreneur, and as a woman in the publishing space, you’re in a particularly unique situation. You may have to balance your business with your responsibility as a parent, spouse, and homemaker — or even with…
The Balance Point: A Missing Link in Human Consciousness, 2nd edition, by Joseph Jenkins Book redesign is tricky…especially for books with an established and growing following. Stories are eternal no matter how you package them, but updated packaging (book design) offers a way to introduce a story to new readers and new generations. Originally published…
The Parallel Entrepreneur: How to Start and Run Companies While Keeping Your Day Job This month’s book design project spotlight focuses on The Parallel Entrepreneur, a new book by serial entrepreneur Ryan Buckley. Having started multiple very successful B2B companies, Ryan generously shares his knowledge in this book. I say generously because he goes into…
The Library of Congress Control Number The Library of Congress Control Number, or LCCN, is an often overlooked detail in independent publishing. This blog post will explain what it is, how to use it, and why you need one (or don’t). (Note: this post applies to books published in the U.S. Other countries will have…
Behave! (and Why We Always Do): Communication and Behavior: Your DISC Pattern Are you a type D, I, S, C, or a combination? As Abdul Turkistani explains in his new book, Behave! (And Why We Always Do), getting to know this method does wonders for understanding the self and relationships. Continue reading to learn more about the…
Book designers have the unique job of seeing the big picture while also focusing on the tiny details, both in terms of design and in terms of technical knowledge. Book design can be so detailed, that if you’re new to book design, it may seem overwhelming to know exactly which details to pay attention to.…
