July 15, 2020
Indie publishing

Why is Indie Publishing looked down upon?

Indie publishing is a term used interchangeably with small press, independent press, and self-published. Over time it has come to be used for anything that is not traditional press or, more specifically, one of the top five publishers in the […]
June 3, 2019
publishing with Ingram and KDP

Publishing with IngramSpark and KDP

As an author, your job is multifaceted. Writing the book was only half the challenge. Once you have a completed, and edited, manuscript in hand, there is still much to do. For those who choose to self-publish, there is still […]
February 19, 2019
stop-ripping-off-authors

Stop Messing With My Authors

Landing that first book deal or seeing your writing come to life is an exciting moment worth celebrating. Every author dreams of seeing their work published. But how can a first-time author avoid being ripped off of by unethical people […]
September 22, 2018
book editing article

Book Editing Timeline

As a book marketing professional, I am amazed at how many authors have skipped the critical step of having their book professionally edited. When I first speak to a prospective client, I ask how their book was edited and if […]