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Who Do I Need? An Agent, a Lawyer, or Both? New!

When a writer signs a publishing contract, that signature carries more weight than many people realize. I have sat across from plenty of smart professionals who believed talent alone would protect them in business, and that belief cost them more than pride. The question of...

Tips for Handling Spammers and Scammers as a Self-Published Author New!

There are spammers in every industry, individuals who beg for your business. The self-publishing arena is no different. The first step is understanding how to recognize these people. The best tip I have for recognition is to watch out for flattery. A spammer that messages...

Success as a Self-Published Author New!

At first glance, it might be obvious what defines a successful indie author. A deeper dive into the topic, however, tells another story. Let me explain. When I started as a self-published author, I suspected that success meant a loyal following, being on the best-sellers...

How to Handle Constructive Criticism as an Indie Author

As a self-published author, you’ll likely receive constructive criticism at some point. I would like to share my top suggestions on how to handle that situation based on personal experience. I clearly remember the first time one of my books received constructive criticism. In actuality,...

The New Year’s Goal Every Self-Published Author Should Consider Adopting

The journey of a self-published author isn’t easy. I know, because I’m one myself. Over the last three years, however, I’ve learned that this one thing in particular makes the road easier, and that’s where this one goal comes in. The goal you should consider...

Are Typos in Published Books Unavoidable?

As someone who reads a lot of self-published books, I’m always surprised at the number of typos I find. They’re not necessarily on every page, nor in every book, but I’ve found many overall. You know what else I’ve discovered? Typos in traditionally published books....

Negotiating Royalties with Your Small Publisher

I've been through the grind with a small press for my first two traditionally published books. I can understand how you feel. You’ve poured your soul into your manuscript, and now you’re staring at a contract from a small publisher. The big hurdle? Royalties. They’re...

What Publishers Really Care About: The Audience-Building Secret Every Author Must Know

As an editor who’s seen countless manuscripts cross my desk, I can tell you one thing with absolute certainty: the key for writers, whether self-published or traditionally published, is building your audience. It’s not just about writing a great book—it’s about creating a community of...

Self Versus Traditional Publishing

I don’t know about you, but writing the last page of my novel always makes me feel good. I’ve accomplished something. The novel is done. It’s finished! Now I go through endless hours of proofing, editing, and more proofing. It’s frustrating because I can’t help...

The Curious Case of the Missing Illustrator

I've started to see a strange phenomenon in children's books. It's almost magical, but not in a good way. Perhaps the worst-kept secret in the publishing world is that illustrators are the real heroes of children’s literature, but for some inexplicable reason, in the world...