by Joel Pitney | Book Publishing, Self-Publishing
So you’ve written a book? Congrats! The hardest part is truly over. Now you want to go from “I wrote a book” to “I published a book.” And unfortunately, it’s not always an easy decision on how exactly to do that. The choice confronting most authors at this point in...
by Joel Pitney | Book Publishing, Self-Publishing
If you’ve been asking yourself how to self publish a book and still look professional, the answer is in the details. Not only is it possible to take the self publishing route and still deliver a truly beautiful product that will compete with any traditionally...
by Joel Pitney | Book Publishing, Self-Publishing
When it comes to self publishing courses, not all are created equal. It can be quite overwhelming to shop for a course that has everything you need and (ideally) nothing you don’t. So, how do you choose which is the best self publishing course for you when many appear...
by Joel Pitney | Book Marketing, Book Publishing, Social Media
My friend and colleague Jane Wesman, who is one of the most experienced and savvy book publicists I know, recently shared some great advice for authors who are gearing up for, or in the middle of, their book launches. It’s so helpful that I wanted to share it...
by Laura Hartzell | Book Publishing
Signing a book deal with a publisher defines success for many authors (or at least the first step towards it!). But getting there isn’t obvious. How do you find an agent? What steps should you take to meet the publisher who will ultimately produce your...
by Laura Hartzell | Book Marketing, Book Publishing, Self-Publishing
While copyright law and trademark issues might not be our *first choice* for an evening dinner party conversation, it is important that we, as authors, are informed about our creative ownership rights. Protecting your work through copyright and trademark, when...
