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Buying Books Wholesale from Ingram
Recently, one of our authors, Sarah U. Buck, had a question. Her friend owns an independent bookstore and wants to stock Sarah's book, You Will See. However, the friend preferred buying books wholesale from Ingram instead of working out a consignment deal. From an...
How to Copyright Your Book
Want to Copyright Your Book? You can to it–without paying an attorney. And yes, it’s easy, so you don’t have to worry about messing something up. Before we get into that, you should know that you don’t have to copyright your book with the US Copyright Office.
Leia Armbrust’s The Little Acorn Gets Press
Extra, Extra, Read All about It! Argyle Fox Publishing author Leia Armbrust created a fun and thoughtful picture book that’s turning heads. Check out this great story about her book, published in The Lancaster News.
Why Is My Book Temporarily Out of Stock at Amazon?
You published your book, and it’s out of print. What now? Many concerned authors have asked this question over the years. If you’re one of them, here’s the scoop.
IngramSpark Drops Saddle Stitch Binding
A Sad Day for Children's Book Authors For years, picture book authors turned to IngramSpark for their saddle stitch binding. In a recent announcement, the company stated they would no longer offer the service. On March 1, 2021, Ingram will no longer offer the saddle...
How to Find a Book Cover Artist
What you should know about finding a book cover artist. You've done the hard part. You've written a book. Now, you're ready to move forward and publish. You don't want to deal with pitching to agents and waiting months to hear back. And the thought of waiting even...
Publish Your Book This Year
Make this the year you finally publish your book! If you’re reading this, you’ve written a book, and you love it. Isn’t it time you publish your book and send it out into the world? Take advantage of the New Year to make it happen! Why You Should Stop Waiting Most...
Meet Sarah Ann May
Get to know Argyle Fox author Sarah Ann May, author of There Is Always Hope. Sarah Ann May is a wife, mom, teacher, graduate student in the field of family therapy, and part time blogger/writer at sarahannmay.com, where she focuses on our ever-changing inner...
#1 New Release in Christian Counseling
Set to release on November 10, Sarah Ann May's There Is Always Hope is already turning heads. Finding Hope in Dark Places May's book was written for those who long to see hope in the midst of difficult situations. Sharing her own personal trials, May explains biblical...
6 Mistakes Self-Published Authors Make
Advances in technology and communication methods have made self-publishing a possibility for people all over the world. Nowadays, authors can bring their books straight to their readers from the convenience of their home. There’s no more need to deal with big...
Writing a Children’s Book in 7 Steps
If you plan on writing a children’s book, you need to take all the right steps. Children’s books are less complex, but these projects require work and dedication to complete. In this post, you’ll be guided through seven simple steps to writing a children’s book. This...
How to Write a Book People Want to Read
Great writing skills don’t guarantee your book will sell. You’ve got to write a book people want to read. Even if you’ve mastered the complexities of written language, your new book may fall short in terms of sales and popularity. Because if no one is interested in...
#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...