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As we embark upon our next decade in business, we consulted a number of our team members and asked them to share with us some lessons they’ve learned while working in self-publishing.
Read MoreThe cover is your book’s crucial first impression, acting as packaging, branding, and a big part of its of marketing. Don’t just overcome your cover, employ these simple secrets to leverage the possibilities.
Read MoreAn aspect of publishing that is often overlooked is the value of a well-crafted, strategically designed title and subtitle. Sure, instincts can lead you to a great first title idea, but a great sounding title and an effective title can be two different things. Wisely chosen titles capture your readers’ attention, hook them, and can even influence them throughout the rest of the book.
Read MoreMany well-known books have taken the crowdfunding path, including the Friesens-printed Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. But what is it about projects like Rebel Girls that garners such appeal and engagement?
Here’s a look at a few real-world examples of successful campaigns and the characteristics that contributed to them meeting their funding goals.
Raising money is just one of the reasons you should consider crowdfunding for your next book project.
Here’s four top benefits writers experience when crowdfunding!
Read MoreAuthors spend so much time and effort building social media buzz, creating a slick website, attending readings, and other book marketing ventures. But there’s another effective strategy that rarely gets talked about: radio!
Here’s why radio interviews sell books, and a guide for how you can hop on the airwaves yourself.
Read MoreHaving helped authors sell over 7 million copies, David Chilton knows what it takes to make a great book.
Here are five of David's most impactful insights for writers and authors, gathered from his 30+ years in the book business. Enjoy!
Read MoreWhen your book hits the shelves, endorsements on the front and back covers add legitimacy and marketing cache. And endorsements start with the Advance Reader Copy (ARC).
Here’s everything you need to know about asking authors to endorse your book and how to spin your ARCs into book marketing gold!
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