You want to publish an ebook, but you're not sure what all it entails. There are many ways ebooks are distributed: through Amazon, Nook (B&N), Apple iBooks, and more. These platforms charge publishing companies and self-published authors a percentage...

There are two main types of income: active and passive. Active income is when you go to work, punch a time-clock and get paid for the amount of time you spend doing your job. Passive income is when you do some work and get paid for it again and again...

As much as you’d like it to be, your book is not for everyone. While some books may appeal to many types of readers, most books appeal to only select audiences. As an indie or self-published author, identifying and reaching your specific readers is key...

The days of the old pencil to paper technique for mind mapping to start a writing project is on its way out with the creation of websites such as www.bubbl.us and www.mind42.com. It doesn’t take much to get started with either one, and they work similar...

When the process of writing is finally completed, what should a diligent author do next? One of the biggest considerations is to define the format for your book. Will you create it as an ebook or a print book or both? There are a number of considerations...

The publishing industry is rife with terminology. For new authors, it can be tough to keep it all straight. One term you may have heard is advance review copy, or ARC. And to keep things interesting, there are many variations of the term, such as advance...

The internet and the democratization of the publishing industry have made it easier than ever today to publish a book. With so many people publishing material in so many different formats, the competition to sell one’s writing has never been keener....