by Carol | Nov 4, 2019 | Industry Advice, Production and Publishing
The following is informational only and does not constitute legal advice. If you have a question or concern about copyrighting your work, please contact the U.S. Copyright Office or a copyright attorney for assistance. According to the Copyright Act of 1976, a work is...
by Carol | Nov 4, 2019 | Industry Advice, Production and Publishing
When you publish with KDP or IngramSpark, they make it relatively simple to keep track of your book sales, create spreadsheets, and monitor the peaks and valleys in online retail activity. You can use these tools to track seasonal sales or see the short-term effects...
by Carol | Nov 19, 2019 | Industry Advice, Marketing and Promotion, Production and Publishing
In this digital age, establishing a foothold as an author worth reading requires a strong online presence. As with editing and many other aspects of a book’s production, where and how you choose to build that presence is subjective, but it’s a good idea to take as...
by Carol | Nov 19, 2019 | Industry Advice, Marketing and Promotion, Production and Publishing
“A press release, news release, media release, press statement, or video release is an official statement delivered to members of the news media for the purpose of providing information, an official statement, or making an announcement.”[1] Thanks, Wikipedia! We...
by Carol | Nov 25, 2019 | Industry Advice, Marketing and Promotion, Production and Publishing
What author wouldn’t want the cover of their book to exclaim “Award Winning”? Potential readers notice that sort of thing, and your friends and family (as well as your editor and book designer) will be so proud of your accomplishment! If you’re among the many authors...
by Carol | Nov 4, 2019 | Industry Advice, Marketing and Promotion
In book publishing, it’s traditional to host a book launch party the day or week of your book’s official release. Some authors elect to host a small launch party—a gathering of their friends, family, and maybe even their publishing team to thank them for their support...
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