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#1 New Release in Children’s Aeronautics & Space Books
Jessica Tabb's first book is out there—way out there, in outer space. Little Moon, Little Moon is a fantastic rhyming picture book that seeks to answer one question: Where does the moon go during the day when the sun is aglow? Obviously, a lot of people are excited...
#1 New Release in Children’s Elephant Books
Set to release on June 8 (National Best Friends Day), Crystal Cox Shimer's delightful Pickles and Pork Rind already hit its first milestone. Weeks before publication, it sold enough copies to be named Amazon.com's #1 New Release in Children's Elephant Books. When...
Betsy Hibbett Is Making News!
On Earth Day 2022, Argyle Fox Publishing Betsy Hibbett took to the airwaves. The former reporter was on Fox Chattanooga to discuss her new book, Backyard Breakfast, which released that same day. As Betsy explains, the hardest part of publishing was "getting over the...
Writing Your Second Book
Are you intimidated by the thought of writing your second book? You’re not alone. In fact, many authors have suffered from a condition known as Second Book Syndrome. Also called the “second book slump,” this well-documented phenomenon occurs when an author’s second...
Writers and Debt: A Bad Combo
If you can't afford to publish, please don't. You've written a book, and it's amazing. Everyone who read the initial drafts loves it. They promise it will sell a million copies. But don't throw money at it just yet. Because writers and debt make a bad combination....
#1 New Release in Children’s Gardening Books
Betsy Hibbett's Backyard Breakfast is winning hearts before it even releases. Set to publish on April 22, the sweet picture book sold enough preorder copies to earn the title of #1 New Release in Children's Gardening Books on Amazon.com. Cooking Up Something Good...
Author Website: Do You Need One?
The inside scoop on author websites. Thanks to the internet, it's easier than ever to spread the word about your book. And an author website seems a natural way to do it. But do you really need a website? Well, the answer isn't a simple yes or no. It depends on you....
Profit Per Book: How Much Can You Make?
You write because you have something to say. Your goal isn't to become rich, but you are curious about profit per book. How much can you make once your book publishes? Though profit depends on many factors, here is a quick rundown of what you can earn. (These numbers...
Let Readers Preorder Your Book
You've worked so long to publish your book. The thought of waiting another day is almost too much to bear. But before you hit the button to publish, have you considered letting readers preorder your book? If not, here is a quick rundown of why you should and how to...
Book Marketing Tips to Sell More
Book marketing can be daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. Learn how to get your book in readers’ hands with these tips.
Show, Don’t Tell for Better Writing
You squeezed writing into your day and finally finished writing your book. Excited, you show it to a trusted friend. She reads the first chapter and has one piece of advice: “Show, don’t tell.” You scratch your head, confused. Show, don’t tell? What does that even...
6 Questions to Ask a Book Publisher
You put your heart and soul into your book. It took blood, sweat, and tears to get your story just right. You're proud of what you did. Now you're ready to publish. To make sure you're just as proud when it's published, there are certain questions you'll want to ask a...
Bad Book Review? Here’s What to Do
The world is a dangerous place. Write a book, and it gets even more dangerous. Because if your book gets enough attention, you will eventually get a bad book review. It's practically guaranteed. The good news is that a bad review isn't the end of the world, and you...
What’s Your Point of View?
From the great American novel to the billboard by the grocery store, every piece of writing has a point of view. If you're writing, you can't write without one. So what is point of view? It's who's telling the story—whose eyes the readers use to see the world. While...
Get Your Book in Stores
Modern technology makes it easier to publish a book and sell it online. But some people still like buying their books inside brick-and-mortar buildings. To reach them, you'll need to get your book in stores. How can you make this happen? You don't have to work with a...
What If My Book Launch Flops?
After putting countless hours into your book, you run out of steam. Or life is simply too busy. Whatever the cause, you don't put much time into promoting your book in the early days of its release. So, your book launch flops. Disappointed as you are, there's...
Ingram Expands (and Shrinks) Their Trim Sizes
If you've ever wished you could make your little book a little bit littler, Ingram Spark has good news. You can! In a recent email announcement, they stated the following: You asked and we’ve listened! We are pleased to announce that you can now set up your paperback...
How to Write a Book
A blog about how to write a book seems an odd find on a book publisher's website. After all, publishers specialize in publishing books, not helping people write them. And to be honest, this article kind of is strange. Especially considering how short it is. But...
Meet Ann Cater
When Ann Cater came to Argyle Fox Publishing, she had a very clear vision for her book. As the publishing process moved forward, it became clear this was a special project. So who is Ann Cater? Read below to find out. First off, tell us a bit about yourself. Who is...
Paperback, Hardcover, or Ebook?
Thanks to print-on-demand technology, indie authors can have their books printed and distributed any way they want. For many, that means go with every possible option. But is it a good idea to offer your book as a paperback, hardcover, and ebook? That depends on two...
When to Capitalize Mom and Dad
You know them well and talk to them regularly. They raised you and made you breakfast, lunch, and dinner and taught you the power of contractions. But now you're writing about them, and you're not quite sure whether to capitalize mom and dad in your story or leave...
Why Is My Book Discounted on Amazon?
If you’re like most authors, you probably watch your Amazon listing like a hawk. At least you do at first. Then after a few weeks, months, or years, you stop popping in ever day. When you finally do give it a look, your book price has been slashed. Instead of people...