Why Your Book Cover Matters
Sophia Egan-Reid, from Mary Egan Publishing, shares her many years of professional experience when it comes to book cover design. We’ve all heard the saying, “Don’t judge a book by its cover,” but the reality is… everyone does. The cover is your book’s first impression. Whether someone is browsing in a bookstore or scrolling online, […]
Indie publishing resources we trust
There is a LOT of information on the internet about self-publishing. Here are some of the resources and people we trust when we’re looking for independent, sound advice. Kindlepreneur founder Dave Chesson has created a huge array of free resources and paid programmes for self-published authors, such as a free ISBN barcode creator for […]
Three editing tips from editor Judy L. Mohr
Judy L Mohr, from Black Wolf Editorial Services, shares her top three tips when editing your book before publication. My top tips are: Don’t rush the process. Seriously! I know the lure to get your book out there, but if you don’t take the time needed to make your manuscript sparkle and shine, you will […]
Self-Publishing – Breaking the Stigma and Finding Success
Sophia Egan-Reid, from Mary Egan Publishing, shares some tips to help self-published authors find success with their books. Let’s be honest, most of us involved in the book world see there is self-publishing and self-publishing. There’s the do-it-yourself-route by taking care of everything yourself, which is absolutely fine it you just want a book for […]
Book publishing tip – Start from the end
Sophia Egan-Reid, from Mary Egan Publishing, puts forward some important questions to ask yourself before you publish your book. My best advice is to start from the end. Ask yourself: Who is the target market? How will you reach them? Is your book just for friends and family, or do you want to reach a […]
Getting ready to print your book – thanks to Precise Print
Kate Lattey, from Precise Print, shares this most helpful article on how to prepare your manuscript for a printer. Congratulations – you’ve done the hard part and written your book. Now you want to turn your manuscript into a real paperback – but where to start? As a professional print company, Precise Print has published […]
The SPA Girls Podcast
The SPA Girls Podcast (SPA = Self Publishing Authors) stands as a trailblazing force in the publishing industry, captivating audiences worldwide since its inception in 2015. Crafted by four dedicated full-time New Zealand authors, the free weekly podcast delivers honest advice, expert interviews and actionable strategies for indie authors at all stages of their career. […]
Planning your book
If your goal is to successfully create a professional-standard self-published book, first you need a plan! Create your book plan with helpful resources provided by PublishMe. They have free information downloads for fiction, non-fiction and memoirs. Among the reasons that people choose to self-publish their book is that they are in control and get to […]
An alternative to DIY self-publishing
What if it looks like self-publishing is the best path forward with your book, but you don’t want to do it all yourself? Perhaps it’s time to consider a full publishing service like Mary Egan Publishing where you can enlist their assistance for some or all of the book production processes. There are three options […]