Author Services
Author Articles
Book Review & Contest Insights from Real Reviews and Submissions
What separates great books from the rest? Below are articles with insights from real reviews and contest submissions—what works, what doesn’t, and how to improve your book. You’ll also find a wide range of articles covering writing, publishing, marketing, and more. Each article has a Comments section so you can read advice from other authors and leave your own.
Why Some Books Win Awards (And Most Don’t) — Insights From Real Contest Submissions New!
What separates award-winning books from the rest? After evaluating contest submissions across a wide range of genres, certain patterns become clear. Some books consistently rise to the top. Others, even with strong ideas and clear effort behind them, fall short. The difference is rarely dramatic—it...
What We’ve Learned From Reviewing Hundreds of Thousands of Books (And Why Most Don’t Stand Out) New!
After reviewing and evaluating books across thousands of submissions over the past two decades, certain patterns become impossible to ignore. Some books immediately stand out to reviewers. Others—even well-intentioned ones—fade into the middle or fall short. The difference is rarely luck. It comes down to...
13 Top Tips For Working With Cover Designers – Part 1
A short time ago, Bookbub, a leading promotion company, carried out a test and concluded that, on its own, the cover of a book can make a significant difference in whether a book is selected from a listing or not. That testifies to just how...
10 Things You Need to Know About Publishing on Amazon – Part 2
Welcome back to more facts about Amazon publishing. Not only is Amazon the largest bookstore in the world, it offers authors some amazing benefits that you may not get from a traditional publisher. Amazon Publishing Royalty Statements are User-Friendly All publishers will give you a royalty statement...
10 Things You Need to Know About Publishing on Amazon – Part 1
How gutting is it when you already have a few successful books under your belt and, all of a sudden, your publisher pulls out. He or she no longer wants to represent you, despite your success. Instead of letting it get you down, pull yourself...
5 Reasons to Choose Print-On-Demand Publishing – Part 2
There are three more advantages to using print-on-demand as your method of publishing: Your Stocks Won’t Run Out If you are publishing on demand then you can never run out of book stocks. Publish one, publish several thousand, it's up to you. For new authors, it can...
5 Reasons to Choose Print-On-Demand Publishing – Part 1
So, you’ve finally got there. The long hard slog is over, you can go back to a sense of normality, and you might even get to sleep at night. Yes, your manuscript is finished. So what do you do now? Send it to a couple of...
10 ISBN FAQ For Every Self-Publisher – Part 2
Welcome to part 2 and the last few FAQ on ISBNs. What Advantages Is there For a Self-Published Author To Get an ISBN of Their Own? Some publishing services will automatically assign you an ISBN for little to no cost and this is very much like a...
10 ISBN FAQ For Every Self-Publisher – Part 1
Are you about to self-publish your own eBook? Are you confused about ISBN? Then you’ve come to the right place. The top 10 questions asked about ISBNs are answered in this 2-part series. What is an ISBN? ISBN stands for International Standard Book Number. It is a...
5 Do’s and Don’ts for Self-Publishing
With the revolution that has taken place and continues to expand in the literary world, self-publishing seems the preferred route for many authors. Still, like any other venture, there are practices and tips to consider before heading fast into this attractive world. One important tip to...
How to Know If Your Novel is Ready To Be Pitched To A Publisher?
Many authors are uncertain when they should pitch their novels, even if their novels are completely ready. However, there are authors who prematurely submit their novels to publishers and have to face rejection slips. Knowing when to pitch your novel to a publisher is critical...
Easy Publicity Ideas for Authors for a Successful Book Launch
Releasing a book is never easy. There is a pressure that comes with publishing a novel and not many authors are able to cope with it. Many authors feel like PR is a chore that they want nothing to do with if they can help...