Self-publishing is a lot easier than it seems. At first it’s information overload, but if you condense the steps into a simple process it’s a lot less overwhelming. Here is our short and sweet self-publishing guide: Create a Publishing Imprint A publishing imprint is the name that goes on your spine. The “publisher.” Even as …

Are you participating in National Novel Writing Month? If so, send us the name of your WIP and the genre. We will choose one winner from each genre on December 1st. Each person will receive a package filled with design coupons, professional critique coupons, and other freebies that will help you along in your writing …

A beautiful, feminine book cover design for a self-publishing author. We also did the interior of this book, which we’ll be posting soon. The interior really complements the lovely cover.

Well, another ACFW conference has come and gone. Now, it’s time to reflect on the 2011 conference and win something in return! All you have to do is leave a comment on this post with your favorite 2011 ACFW Conference memory or moment, or just a pivotal moment you had, a sweet friend, a great …

Add a Custom Domain The first tip for today is how to add your own custom domain to Blogger. We recommend buying one through a web host like 1and1. 1.) Once you buy your domain, login to your Blogger account and go to “Settings.” 2.) Then click the “Publishing” tab at the top. Click “Switch …

When I first started writing I thought it would be so easy to get published. Write the book, get the agent, get a publishing deal, and there you have it. As I researched and read blogs about the industry I realized how little knowledge I had when it came to the writing industry fundamentals. Brands, …

People have often asked us if literary agents are even worth it. We’ve successfully self-published three books, they sell, we make money off of them, and we don’t have to worry about selling enough to stay on the shelves. Our books will be there until we take them off the shelf, no matter how much …