So you want to know how to write a children’s book? That’s great news. Children and teenagers are some of the most devoted readers out there — just don't underestimate the size of the task in front of you. A children’s book is sometimes mistakenly seen as “easy” to write when, in fact, the opposite is ... read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
If you’re planning to self-publish a book, you probably already know all the biggest names in the game: KDP, IngramSpark, Lulu, and of course, BookBaby. You can read about the pros and cons of each of these companies in the posts linked above, but this review will focus exclusively on the latter. We’ll first cover ... read more »
What do Andy Weir and Luke Jennings have in common? Not much — at least until self-publishing through Amazon changed their lives. Jennings, with his Booker Prize nomination, already belonged in the writerly mainstream. Weir, on the other hand, wrote code before he ever wrote novels, learning C as a teenager to work with combustion ... read more »
If you’re reading this post, you’re probably already familiar with Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Amazon’s self-publishing service for indie authors. But you may be somewhat less familiar with the mechanics of Amazon self-publishing royalties: how much authors get paid, when they receive payments, and of course, how much Amazon takes out of those payments for ... read more »
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