writers
4 posts with this tag
Lulu Self-Publishing Review 2026: Pros, Cons and Costs
An honest Lulu review from an author who uses it: costs, royalties, the proof copy rule, distribution, and how Lulu compares with KDP and IngramSpark.
30 Book Awards for Self-Published Authors (and Which Ones You Can Enter)
30 book awards and which ones a self-published author can enter, from IndieReader, IPPY and Eric Hoffer to the Hugo and Nebula, with 2027 deadlines.
Stop Using Fiverr For Ghostwriting
In my tests many writers weren't native English speakers and some copied text from the web. What vetted ghostwriting companies cost and how I check.
Ex Employee Warns Us About Amazon KDP
Yes, I still say publish on Amazon KDP. Here is what an ex-employee warned about, what KDP's rules say, and the alternatives, IngramSpark and Draft2Digital.
Start with the free checklist
The checklist is the 12 steps I follow for every book I publish, from choosing a topic that already sells to setting up the book's marketing. It is free, and you get it straight away.