So you’ve got this great idea for a book. Chasing a publishing deal is notoriously tough, and even if you’re successful you could get pushed out of the earnings. As an alternative, you can always ...

An ISBN (International Standard Book Number) is a 13-digit code that acts as a unique identifier for your book. Think of it as your book’s Social Security number. It’s how retailers, distributors, and ...

Have you ever dreamed of publishing your own e-book and making it big — like bestselling authors Colleen Hoover and Andy Weir? Not everyone has such success, but plenty of writers have found an ...

What if the only thing standing between your manuscript and a global audience is the way it’s presented? In a world where thousands of books are published daily, even the most compelling story can be ...

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Some people view self-publishing as a failure, chosen only when no other options remain. But the simple truth is that traditional gatekeepers -- literary agents and editors at publishing houses -- ...