Author Blog

If you are a self-published author, it may be a good idea to start a publishing company. Read on for reasons why becoming official may be a good idea and for tips on how to start a publishing company.

We’ve discovered a few sites and apps for writers that we think you’ll love too! These helpful tools for writers can make writing easier and can help organize your writing life.

So you’ve written an amazing book and now you want to publish your novel as an ebook. Here are some tips on how to publish an ebook.

If you're looking to join a writing group, these tips will help you find the right one for you.

Excel and other simple, often free, computer programs can be valuable tools for crafting a story. Learn how to use these programs to keep track of additional information in your novel and create a story that exists beyond the page.

Having your book translated doesn’t have to be as difficult or as expensive as you might imagine. Here are some of the most important things you need to know to get started translating your book.

If you are a full-time author or even just beginning to make money on your writing, then you should be treating your writing as a business! Check out these tips to get you started.

The Pomodoro Method is a time management technique that can improve your productivity and concentration. Want to try out this great tool for writers? Read on!

Having a privacy policy on your website is good practice and protects you and your readers. Here's a template to help you know what to include.

You probably are selling your ebook through Amazon KDP. Check out these tips for making just a bit more money while selling your ebook.

Choosing the right Amazon Kindle keywords can help your ebook be discovered by readers, leading to more sales. In this post we'll outline how you can find and use great keywords.

As an author, how should you format your manuscript to make it easier (and cheaper) for editors and designers? Read on to find out.

An author website is an essential marketing tool. With it, you can connect with readers, post content that will help you sell books, and free yourself from third-party sites. Check out these steps to creating an author website.

Do you need an ISBN? And where can you get one? Check out these ISBN FAQs for answers!

The copyright page. All books have them—but what should be included? Here is a list of elements to included when you need to create a copyright page.

Are you interested in making your own covers but not sure how to set up your file? Instead of using a cover template, you can try out our cover calculator.

Before you create your ebook or print file, follow these easy steps for preparing your manuscript!

Do you wish you could find a way to create cool images for your blog or social media? Create images for any occasion with this easy program that everyone can use.

Every author should give the Microsoft Word Text-to-Speech feature a try as they fine-tune their manuscripts. When you read your book aloud, your ears will find many errors, repetitive words, and even plot flaws that your eyes (and the eyes of others) have often missed.