Getting Your Book into Bookstores: A Guide for Self-Published Authors
The sights, the smells, the whispered sounds; there’s something about the humble bookstore that this writer would eloquently describe as ‘ohhn’. (The delighted grunt you make when you take the first bite of something delicious. Hit me up Merriam-Webster.) Seeing a physical copy of your book on a local bookstore’s shelves remains the holy grail […]
Proofreading: Getting a Second Set of Eyes on Your Book
No one sets out to make mistakes, and because of that it can be tempting to think you never make any. Often you’ll only realise when they’re pointed out to you, at which point you’ll be plagued with thoughts of how the hell it happened. A short novel like The Great Gatsby is made up […]
The Importance of Professional Book Cover Design: 5 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t DIY
As an author, you know that a book’s cover is more than just a pretty face. It’s the first thing a potential reader sees and it can make or break their decision to pick up your book. That’s why it’s so important to invest in professional book cover design. But what makes for a great […]
Finding Your Fairy God-Designer: Choosing the Perfect Cover Artist
Picture a literary wonderland, where self-publishing is as easy as bibbidi-bobbidi-boo and authors are whipping up creative masterpieces faster than you can say “Once upon a time.” This magical shift has summoned a wave of freelance editors, designers, and illustrators, with book cover designers stealing the limelight.
