Looking to have your picture book illustrated by a pro? Be careful. There are illustrator con artists out there, eager to take your money and rip you off. If this is your first book, getting scammed can really sour you on book publishing. Fortunately, it’s...
Authors, rejoice! IngramSpark announced that you’ll no longer have to pay $49 to set up your book. Want to revise your title after publishing? You can do that for free also—just do it within the first 60 days of publication. (No more $25 fee per book part.) All...
Finding a good book publisher used to be easy. There were only a handful, so you didn’t have many options. Of course, getting published was borderline impossible, but at least you knew where to turn. Today, new book publishing companies crop up weekly. While...
Timing matters when releasing your book. Whether it’s your first, second, or thirty-third, sending it into the wild at the right time can help its early days go smoothly. In other words, the right publish date gives your book the best shot at success. So, when...
When you sign a contract with a book publisher, getting the highest royalty possible allows you to make the most money possible. Sound like something you want to do? Here’s what to expect from different types of publishers. Traditional Publishing Payments...
Some people discount authors who pay to publish their books. But here’s the thing—no matter how you publish your book, you have to pay a price. The question, then, isn’t whether you’ll pay to publish. It’s what you will pay. The Price of Traditional...
