So, you're an independent author who's ready to put out your newest work — and now you want to know how to publish a book on Amazon, the grand hub of e-commerce and the original online bookstore. In this day and age, there’s no better way to make your book quickly available to the general ... read more »
When you’re writing a first draft that’s for your eyes only, there’s no “wrong” manuscript format. Whatever helps you get your ideas down is perfectly fine — and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. Some writers will write longhand on a legal pad; others might choose to use specialist formatting tools so they can see ... read more »
Imagine the day of your book launch. You’re sitting in front of your computer, blissfully imagining all the five-star book reviews that will soon be yours. Yet the days pass... and the reviews don't come. Needless to say, you'll want people to buy and read your book ASAP so they can leave you some good ... read more »
A lot of the questions we get every day at Reedsy have to do with marketing. They’re often along the lines of How can I promote my book? and How do I get reviews? or Can someone just do the marketing for me? The problem is, there’s rarely a one-size-fits-all answer to those questions. Each ... read more »
We always advise authors get their book covers professionally designed — an excellent cover is a crucial part of publishing success. However, if you’re set on designing your own cover and willing to put in the legwork to learning a new skill, here are some resources you might consider.
We all know that writing and publishing a book is a costly process — not just financially, but emotionally, too. And even once you’ve emerged from self-imposed writing exile with your hard-earned manuscript in hand, you’re still left with with the question of: how much will it cost to publish this thing? Luckily, this post ... read more »
Contrary to popular belief, writers aren’t solitary creatures by default. In fact, we’re often better when we write together, swapping trade secrets and exchanging manuscripts for mutual critique. Unfortunately, accidents of geography can stop us from congregating as often as we’d like. We don’t all live in literary hubs like London and NYC, so finding ... read more »
The Internet is full of writing websites and blogs to help people reach their creative goals. If you’ve always dreamt of writing your own book, but don’t know how to get there — or if you’re in the process of writing, but feel unsure about what to do next — then it’s your lucky day! ... read more »
Becoming a published author is a fantasy shared by almost all writers. And as with almost any widely-shared ambition, there are also folks out there looking to make a quick buck by exploiting those dreams — whether they involve securing a book deal or going the indie publishing route. The publishing world has its fair ... read more »
Here at Reedsy, we’re fortunate that we get to work with some of the finest talent in the publishing industry — and these experts have shared their experiences and knowledge with us in the form of interviews and how-to guides. In fact, we’ve published articles on so many topics that it’s hard to keep track ... read more »
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