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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...
#1 New Release in Seventh-Day Adventist Christianity
Set to release January 17, 2022, Robert E. Drake's Rainbow City is already getting readers' attention. Like Sarah Ann May, Drake has written a book that is selling well before publication, earning it the title of #1 New Release in Seventh-Day Adventist Christianity!...
Meet Author Lynn McCarty
When Lynn McCarty approached Argyle Fox Publishing, we were intrigued. The long-time financial planner had written a book with four simple tips to better financial health. And Financial Game Changer read like no other financial book we'd ever seen. Unlike other...
Editing Mistakes in Your Book
Writing a book? You want it to be as polished as possible. That means as few editing mistakes in your book as possible. How can you make this happen? By hiring a professional. However, you shouldn't skip straight to a pro. Some charge based on the initial quality of...
Publishing a Picture Book? 5 Things to Know
Your picture book contains fewer than 1,000 words, but it wasn't easy to write. In fact, some feel writing a great picture book is the most difficult task imaginable for a writer. Because every word has to count, and it has to be fun to read out loud. But writing...
IngramSpark Live Chat Hours of Operation
UPDATE! (See Section Below) In today's world, you're used to 24/7 access to anyone you want. So if you've tried using IngramSpark's online chat feature, you may have been disappointed. Frustrated. Annoyed. Because most of the time, they're offline. There's simply no...
Rules for Your Writing Group
You decided to make a writing group, but you want to make sure it does what it’s supposed to do. That it’s a safe space for writers to express themselves and improve in their craft. So you need ground rules for your writing group for it to function well without...
How to Create a Writing Group
Although writing is a solitary activity, writers need to be in the company of like-minded people. Your fellow writers can give you the encouragement, advice, feedback, and support that you need. This is why joining a writing group is beneficial for you. What if there...
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...
#1 New Release in Children’s Zoo Books
Chattanooga, Tennessee, resident Ann Cater loves taking her grandchildren to the zoo. When her granddaughter lost her favorite water bottle there, Charlotte's Lost Water Bottle was born. With gorgeous illustrations from fellow Chattanoogan Joy Taylor, Cater is...
Meet Jessica Tabb
Ever had a story you couldn't get out of your head? Jessica Tabb has. That's where her first book, Little Moon, Little Moon, came from. In fact, this sweet picture book bounced around in her head from the age of seven! Keep reading to meet this new Argyle Fox...
Public Domain Books 101
A crash course on what it means when a book reaches the public domain. Public domain books. You’ve heard of them, but you’re not sure what they are. Or you know what they are, but you have questions. Either way, here’s a brief rundown on what it means for a book to be...
Book Publishers Near Me
Looking for the right book publisher? In today's world, everywhere is local, including Argyle Fox Publishing. So, you're looking for a book publisher near you, eh? Well, you're in luck. Because no matter where you live, Argyle Fox Publishing makes the short list of...
What Is a Ghostwriter?
A ghostwriter may be just what you need to get your story out of your head. Spend enough time in the world of writing and you'll come across the term "ghostwriter." But what is a ghostwriter? A ghostwriter is responsible for a lot of stuff you read. In fact, a...