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The novels everyone should read, according to top book lists and prizes
As much as we writers of the 21st Century like to believe the Internet will explode 'the canon' or render it obsolete, we keep coming back to these fun little lists. 10 best..., 3 favorite..., etc....
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How one debut author prepared to give a great public reading
Melville House (the rad, Brooklyn-based indie publisher) has just published my friend Josh Cook's debut novel, "An Exaggerated Murder." The next step? A reading tour, of course! Josh Cook will spend a...
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Join me at the StoryTellers Expo in Santa Rosa, CA
I’m hitting the road next week, heading to Santa Rosa, CA for the annual StoryTellers Expo on March 20-22. Presented by the Northern California Writers organization, the event is an opportunity for...
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Famous writers’ insults [infographic]
You can tell a lot about a writer from the way he or she insults a fellow writer. What does he object to? What does she value? What are their beliefs about style and content? There it all is in a...
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Should you follow the traditional or self publishing path? Numbers point the...
It’s a question that thousands of potential authors are asking themselves everyday: Should I try self publishing? Or should I chase the dream of traditional publishing. One answer is: do both! You’ll...
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How to choose the perfect book title
When writing a business book, or a book in any genre, your book title plays a big part in selling your work. Here are tips to help you choose your title wisely. If you’ve ever told your friends and...
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How to make an eBook
"How to make and publish an eBook" is loaded with info to help you write, design, distribute, and promote your eBook. On this web page, we’ve collected the best-of-the-best information from our blog...
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From first draft to book launch: how to publish a novel
Finishing your first draft is a major milestone, and what you decide to do with your manuscript from here on out will have a huge impact on both the size of your readership and your book’s reception....
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Finding Your Ideal Readers – Steven Spatz podcast interview
In the 39th episode of The Author Hangout, a podcast designed to help self-published and indie authors market their books and improve their author platform, BookBaby President Steven Spatz joins host...
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Why Seth Godin self published
Seth Godin is the author of 18 books that have been bestsellers around the world and have been translated into more than 35 languages. He writes about the post-industrial revolution, the way ideas...
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100 ways to celebrate your literary success
WARNING – This blog post contains math. I promise you it won’t include algebra or those blasted hard story problems from all our middle school nightmares. Let’s start with three numbers. 66. That’s...
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BookBaby vs. CreateSpace for print on demand
We work closely with Amazon to distribute your books to its massive audience. But Amazon offers its own Print on Demand service and we frequently get asked which company — BookBaby or CreateSpace — is...
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A self-publishing strategy eBook for indie authors
My new eBook, The End – Now What?!, is full of budgeting, manuscript, and publishing advice for authors on the self-publishing track. Believe me, I know, getting your book published can be a long and...
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Book Launch Tips For Traditional and Self-Published Authors
Toby Neal and Holly Robinson are professional writers, i.e. authors who earn their primary income from writing. Toby is predominantly self-published and Holly mostly traditional, and both have...
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Getting Reviews, Finding Readers, and Creative Marketing Tips From The...
My inbox has been filling up over the summer months, so it's high time for another edition of the BookBaby mailbag. From finding readers and getting reviews, to high-tech crafting and taking the...
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How to Write a Professional Manuscript: #BBchat Recap
Nancy L. Erickson joined our September BookBaby Twitter Chat to talk about how to produce a professional manuscript, including some of the common mistakes a new author often makes. Read moreThe post...
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The Power of Writing Groups: #BBchat Recap
By BookBaby author BookBaby Joan Dempsey joined our November #BBchat to talk about the power of writing groups and other tools for advancing one’s writing career. For the November edition of our...
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Life After NaNoWriMo: #BBchat Recap
By BookBaby author Lucy Briggs Heather R. Todd joined our December #BBchat to talk about how to navigate the manuscript editing process after NaNoWriMo, or any major writing project. For the December...
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Making The Most of Print On Demand. Part 1: Your Timeline To Maximize Book Sales
By BookBaby author Steven Spatz Part 1 of our Print On Demand series focuses on your POD publishing timeline, the importance of the pre-order sales period, how “on demand” works for the retailers, and...
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Making The Most Of Print On Demand, Part 2: All You Need To Know About Book...
By BookBaby author Steven Spatz Part 2 of our Print On Demand series focuses on book pre-sales and why this is an incredibly important period of time for your book. In “Making The Most of Print On...
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