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Tips from writers and authors on how and where to self-publish your work.

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Design your own book cover - Novlr
7 Expert Tips for Designing Your Own Book Cover

As a self-published or indie author, designing your own book cover is an exciting and daunting task. A book cover is the first impression that a potential reader has of your book, and it is essential to make sure that it stands out and accurately represents the essence of your story. I’m here to provide […]

Xavier Comas

Dec 27

Book formatting 101 - NovlrBook Formatting 101: Everything You Need to Know
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Sep 13

Easy social media strategies for writers - NovlrEasy Social Media Strategies for Writers
Alessia Troisi

Jul 22

New York Times Bestseller Lists - NovlrThe New York Times Bestseller Lists Explained
Pamela Koehne-Drube

May 27

An unconventional guide to self-promotion - NovlrAn Unconventional Guide to Self-Promotion from a Self-Published Author
Joseph D. Slater

May 17

Writers' and Artists' Yearbook - NovlrThe Writers’ and Artists’ Yearbook: A Writer’s Best Friend
Pamela Koehne-Drube

May 3

NetGalley - A Guide for Writers - NovlrNetGalley: The Ultimate Guide for Indie Authors
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Mar 4

Commissioning cover art: red flags - NovlrCommissioning Cover Art: Red Flags and How to Spot Them
Joseph D. Slater

Feb 19

Easy book marketing for indie authors - NovlrEasy Book Marketing for Indie Authors
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Feb 12

What copyright permissions do writers need to get? - NovlrWhat Do Writers Need to Get Copyright Permission for?
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Jan 12

How to self-publish and audiobook - NovlrHow to Self-Publish an Audiobook: A Writer’s Journey
Joseph D. Slater

Dec 11

How to write a great author bio - Photo by Daniel Thomas on UnsplashHow to Write an Engaging Author Bio
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Nov 17

open books with recommended word counts - Photo by Gülfer ERGİN on UnsplashHow Many Words in a Book? A Guide for Writers
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Sep 1

Copyright for writersA Beginner’s Guide to Copyright for Creative Writers
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Aug 25

book spines waiting for ISBN - Photo by Quentin Durand on UnsplashWhat Is an ISBN and Why Do I Need One?
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Jul 28

blue book cover design on open book next to inkwell and coffeeHow to Source Publisher-Quality Book Cover Design as a Self-Published Author
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Jul 7

Books for sale in bookshop - publishing Photo by Rachel ClaireA Deep Dive Into the Three Main Routes to Publishing
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Jun 12

Reading seriealised fiction - Photo by freestocks on UnsplashThe 3 Best Online Publishing Platforms for Serialised Fiction
Rowena Wiseman

May 22

How to deal with publishing scams - Photo by Pixabay for PexelsLessons Learned: My Experience With Publishing Scams
Ellis Marie

May 1

Self-publishing platforms - Photo by Adrienne Andersen for PexelsThe Pros and Cons of the Top 5 Self-Publishing Platforms
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Apr 14

Galley proof - Image by Willi Heidelbach, sourced from Wikimedia CommonsWhat Is a Galley Proof, and Why Do You Need One?
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Apr 7

Make the most from rejection and criticism - Photo by Vlada Karpovich for pexelsHow to Learn From Criticism and Rejection
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Mar 31

Book blurb - Photo by Karolina Grabowska for Pexels5 Tips For Writing a Book Blurb That Will Hook Potential Readers
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Mar 27

How to make money as a writer - Photo by micheile henderson on UnsplashHow To Make Money as a Writer
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Mar 24

Non-Traditional Ways to Publis - Photo by Lacie Slezak on Unsplash5 Brilliant Non-Traditional Ways To Publish A Book
Rowena Wiseman

Feb 27

Podcasts for writers - Photo by George Milton8 Must-Listen Podcasts for Writers
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Jan 20