by Chris (admin) | Feb 20, 2020 | Covers, Graphics
Working with a Cover Designer What you need to know! A good cover designer can be the difference between a successful book or a flop. Finding a designer that you can work well with is often something that’s overlooked. Prior to booking a designer, here are some...
by Chris (admin) | Nov 15, 2019 | Marketing and Promotion
School author visits – Part 1 Ask almost any author what they enjoy about being a writer and they’ll invariable point towards the interactions they have with readers and fans. The buzz you get as an author when actually speaking to someone who has enjoyed your books...
by Christopher Morgan | Dec 11, 2018 | Websites
Is your website security up to scratch? Do you even know? Why is website security always an afterthought? As a webmaster for almost thirty years, it never ceases to amaze me how ill-informed many people are when it comes to their website security. It’s okay to be...
by Chris (admin) | May 31, 2018 | Submissions
Now accepting submissions We have restructured the business to offer better services to our ever-growing base of authors. With these exciting changes, we will engage our readers further, provide additional services and supports to our indies and now accept submissions...
by Chris (admin) | Jan 15, 2018 | Editing
Introduction to AMS ads Welcome AMS ads 101 and the wonderful world or book marketing. Rated by authors as one of the worse aspects about being an author, getting the marketing right can make the difference between making it as an author and consigning yourself to the...
by Chris (admin) | Oct 3, 2017 | Editing
Introduction The English language is a wonderfully diverse medium in which to express yourself. It provides writers and editors with many punctuational options to enhance their sentences. But with so many ways to construct your sentences and convey particular...
by Chris (admin) | Sep 5, 2017 | Marketing and Promotion
Kindle Unlimited - Love it or Hate it Let's explore the love/hate relationship many authors have with Amazon's Kindle Unlimited There are two certainties in life – death and taxes. If you're an author, another certainty is Amazon. The Zon is the 600 lb gorilla in the...
by Chris (admin) | Jun 26, 2017 | Formatting
Introduction to book formatting Are you a writer? Have you thought about which book formatting considerations you'll want to address? Something that many first-time writers eventually figure out is that there are many more steps along the way to the finish line than...
by Chris (admin) | Feb 7, 2017 | Marketing and Promotion, Social Media
Want your book to stand out from the crowd? Here are 5 tips for marketing your book on Facebook. 1 Create an author fan page, not just a personal page. Whether you’re serious about connecting with your audience through Facebook or not, chances are they are going to...
by Chris (admin) | Jan 24, 2017 | Formatting
Do I need an ISBN for my eBook? This a question that comes up frequently with new authors. For many, it’s a subject that’s all too often shrouded in confusion. Depending on where in the world you come from, or what route you take to get published, obtaining an ISBN...
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