National Nonfiction Day: How to Self-Publish Practically

National Nonfiction Day recognizes books that explain, teach, document, question, and preserve real experience. For independent authors, nonfiction offers a direct way to share knowledge with readers who are actively looking for an answer, a method, a history, or a new perspective. A useful nonfiction manuscript combines authority with accessibility. Readers need to understand why … Continue reading National Nonfiction Day: How to Self-Publish Practically

Halloween Book Marketing Tips for Self-Published Authors

Halloween gives authors a timely reason to make book marketing more imaginative. Horror, mystery, fantasy, paranormal romance, thrillers, children's books, folklore, and true crime have obvious seasonal connections, but almost any author can participate when the campaign feels relevant to the book and respectful of the audience.The most effective Halloween promotion is not simply an … Continue reading Halloween Book Marketing Tips for Self-Published Authors

Writer’s Digest Self-Published Book Awards Winners: Lessons From the 33rd Competition

The 33rd Annual Writer's Digest Self-Published Book Awards celebrate the skill, persistence, and professional execution behind outstanding independently published books. Congratulations to every winner and honorable mention whose work rose to the top of this year's competition. Their recognition is encouraging evidence that self-published books can compete through strong storytelling, useful ideas, thoughtful design, and … Continue reading Writer’s Digest Self-Published Book Awards Winners: Lessons From the 33rd Competition