Covers That Sell: Why Readers Judge Books by Their Covers and How to Win Them Over
Introduction: First Impressions Are Ruthless Everyone repeats the cliché about not judging a book by its cover, and then everyone immediately does … Read more
How to Self-Edit Your Book Without Missing the Big Problems
Finishing a book feels amazing. You type the final sentence, lean back in your chair, and think, “Well, that wasn’t so bad.” … Read more
Marketing & Discoverability: How to Market Your Book Without Feeling Like a Salesperson
Most authors say they hate marketing. What they actually hate is the feeling of being pushy. They imagine loud promotions, awkward posts, … Read more
Do You Really Need a Will? What Happens If You Don’t Have One
Most people do not avoid writing a will because they are careless. They avoid it because it feels uncomfortable. Thinking about death … Read more
How to Copyright Your Book and Why Registration Still Matters
You finished your book. That alone separates you from most people who say they want to write one. You invested time, energy, … Read more
Editing Without Mercy: Turning Your Draft Into a Book People Want to Read
Introduction: The Draft Is Not the Destination Finishing a draft feels like conquering Everest. You type the last sentence, slam the laptop … Read more
How to Self-Publish a Book: The Step-by-Step Roadmap People Actually Need
“How to self-publish / how to publish a book (step by step)” Introduction: The Dream and the Dread There’s a moment when … Read more
