Cover design is a creative endeavor and thus a very subjective area. One person might love a cover design while another will think it’s way off the mark. If everyone has a different opinion about a possible cover design, how do you choose a design that gives your self-published masterpiece a true chance at success?
First, the design has the reflect the book’s contents. You might be surprised how many self-publishing authors are not aware of …

Many self-publishing, first-time authors fail to recognize the importance of this step. If your book is intended for family and friends or as an autobiography to share with others, quality editing is not as critical. But if you want to compete with the best titles out there, finding a good editor is a must.
As a writer, you’ve spent hours and hours putting together your manuscript and you know it intimately. But you only have one …

When you self-publish, you have to wear many hats including that of a salesperson and marketing specialist. Once it’s ready for sale, it’s time to begin marketing your masterpiece. However, most successful authors that self-publish insist that your marketing plan has to begin before your book is ready for sale (some writers begin developing a marketing plan before they begin to write). Why? Because it takes time to put all the pieces in place to …