by Joel Pitney | Book Marketing, Book Publishing
As an author, you have more control than you might think over how your book appears on Amazon. By setting up an “Amazon Author Central” account, both self-published and traditionally published authors alike can get control over their Amazon book listings and present... 
by Joel Pitney | Book Publishing, Self-Publishing, Writing
It goes without saying that setting goals in any endeavor — a new relationship, a business, a personal pursuit, etc. — is one of the most important things you can do to help you succeed. Goals keep you on track, give you focus and help you make important decisions. ... 
by Joel Pitney | Book Marketing, Book Publishing
Getting endorsements is an important part of the book launch process. Good endorsements from reputable individuals can be used in many different ways to help you spread the word about your book and give potential buyers confidence in you as an author. They can appear... 
by Joel Pitney | Book Marketing, Book Publishing
There have never been more books published than there are today. According to a recent report, for example, in 2019 there were 4 million books published in the U.S. alone. That’s 10 times more published titles than the same report said in 2007. At the same time,... 
by Joel Pitney | Book Publishing, Self-Publishing
When it comes to self-publishing your book, one of the first decisions you’ll need to make is which platform you’re going to use to print and distribute it. And while it’s possible to print a few hundred copies and take care of marketing, selling and shipping your... 
by Joel Pitney | Book Publishing, Self-Publishing
Should you hire a professional to design the interior layout of your self-published book? The short answer is yes. The long answer is that it’s pretty easy to tell when a self-published author didn’t pay for interior formatting. This is a specialized skill and not...
