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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...
Sarah Buck Encourages You to Advocate for Your Health
Okay, we admit it. Sometimes we can be slow on the draw, and this is one of those times. While this news broke almost a year ago, it's never too late to give our authors some love! In May 2021, Sarah U. Buck discussed her story and her book with Savannah Morning News....
Book Launch 101: 5 Tips for Success
A book launch is the crowning effort of your book writing journey. You may have written the perfect chapters, designed a head-turning book cover, and crafted an engaging blurb. But a book launch helps kickstart your book sales. So you better make it good. (That said,...
Fit Writing into Your Day
Tips to fit writing into your daily routine, so you finally get your book written. You’re a writer, but that’s not all you are. You’re also a parent and a friend, and you have a full-time job. It sounds cliché, but if you want to succeed, you need to get things done....
Ingram Spark Price Changes
As one of the largest distributors of books worldwide, Ingram Spark is a popular choice among independent authors. And if you didn’t know, that’s who prints and distributes the majority of Argyle Fox Publishing’s titles. Great as Ingram Spark is, they’re not immune to...
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...
Too, To, or Two: Know the Difference
You know the problem. You're in the middle of writing when the dread settles in. You fear you used the wrong word. Should you use too, to, or two? You want to write a book people want to read. And that means you've got to get your words right. Well, calm down and keep...
Meet Crystal Cox Shimer
First off, tell us a bit about yourself. Who is Crystal Cox Shimer? I’m a married, forty-two-year-old licensed occupational therapist, who is currently a stay-at-home momma to my two-and-a-half-year-old daughter and now a budding children’s book author, thanks to...