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The Training of AI and Author/Illustrator Impact New!

Just when I thought artificial intelligence couldn't possibly get worse for authors and illustrators, a new issue is on its way to the Australian courts that has me fired up, and writers and illustrators should be too. Many have recently learned that their books and...

Who Really Holds the Keys: The Editor Beyond the Agent New!

If you're a writer seeking representation, you may believe that signing with an agent means you are standing on the threshold of publication. I want you to pause right there, because that assumption can set you up for confusion and disappointment. Between your agent’s belief...

The Moment You Create It, You Own It: Copyright vs Trademark in Publishing New!

Let me start by telling you something that should steady your pulse: The minute you put original words onto paper or into a digital file, federal law recognizes that work as yours. Under the 1976 Copyright Act, protection attaches the moment your manuscript is fixed...

When Your Self-Publishing Sales History Follows You Into the Traditional Publishing Office New!

Everyone has an opinion on whether or not a debut novelist should take the traditional publishing route or just get the work out there and self-publish. The elephant in the room on almost all of those forums, however, is that most authors would rather be traditionally published,...

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

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....