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"Your account has been deactivated." Those five words can send any author into a panic attack, especially when they appear in an email from Amazon KDP. Just this morning, I saw another author post about receiving this dreaded message - with absolutely no instructions...
How a $6,000 "Self-Publishing Package" Turned Into an Expensive Lesson Last week, I got a call from someone I'd spoken with back in 2023. They were excited to chat about our self-publishing services again, but there was a catch - they'd already hired a hybrid...
Editor’s Note (Updated for 2026):This guide was originally published in 2024 and has been updated to reflect current self-publishing platforms, marketing strategies, and industry best practices for 2026. Self-Publishing Basics and Common QuestionsWhat’s the truth...
Your book is done and you want to create an audiobook version of your book … in your voice … without recording it yourself. Thanks to technology you can do it. We have cloned voices and produced audiobooks using ElevenLabs. If you're not a technically inclined person...
Selling your ebook or audiobook directly to readers has never been easier...but what about print books? For years, selling print books direct without becoming your own shipping house was a major challenge. Services like Lulu offered solutions but quickly became...
All authors know who Amazon is, and so it's natural when you see a company called Amazon Publishing Services that you would think this is a good option. Unfortunately, imposter companies are leaning on the Amazon logo and name and offering editing, design, and upload...
Your book needs a compelling hook. Your story might be inspirational to your ideal reader but that is seldom enough to convince them to buy your book and spend time reading it. Inspiration works for celebrities because people are curious, but for unknown names in the...
Draft2Digital is a great partner for independent authors, providing powerful tools like Universal Book Links, customizable Author Pages, and revenue splitting for co-authors. These features are designed to boost your success in the digital era. If you're not yet...
Are you looking for a simple way to sell your ebook directly to readers? Selling books direct is a hot topic in the publishing world, and I’m excited to share a fantastic new tool that makes it easier than ever: StoryOrigin. If you’re ready to explore this option and...
