Hi ,In the movie Jerry Maguire, we first heard the phrase, "Show me the money!" As writers, we feel that way too.In fact, one of the most often-asked questions is about pricing because, of course, pricing affects royalties. So, how do you set the pri...
Hi ,The team at KDP is busy making changes — and for the better! Perhaps you are already familiar with KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing). They are the gateway to Amazon for your books. We know that to run an effective book launch, we need to know the ex...
Hi ,We're busy here at The Happy Self-Publisher this fall! Our team is busy editing, designing, publishing, and marketing many books. I've been doing a lot of writing, too. I love it! However, it also means a lot of sitting at a computer for the whol...
Hi ,It's Friday! You made it! Whether you have a little or a lot on your plate this weekend, I hope you have 4 minutes to check out the blog this week by author Meg Geisewite. She is the author of Intoxicating Lies and an enthusiastic book marketer....
Hi ,Raise your hand if you've ever hesitated to share your writing, tell people you're a writer, or wondered if you should even publish your book because you're not a REAL writer.You might have the ubiquitous IMPOSTER SYNDROME. Even if you call yours...
Hi ,We humans love stories, don't we? As writers, we love to write them. But it's also important to listen.I love all things audio — books, podcasts, and people. I can listen when I'm driving, while I'm drinking my morning coffee, and sometimes in th...
Hi ,What's one thing that every author craves yet is so hard to attain?Six-figure book sales!Is it social media, advertising, email marketing, standing in a monkey suit in the middle of Times Square, or what?This week, I interviewed author Tonya Dunc...
Hi ,The team at The Happy Self-Publisher is taking a much-needed break on Monday to observe the hard work of the labor movement that has given us the 40-hour work week and our cherished weekend. But we don't want you to wait another second to find su...
Hi ,I hope you've had a great week. The summer is winding down with its usual flurry of activity and nuggets of blissful relaxation. As Labor Day approaches, many of us will gather with family and bask in the wafting smells of goodies on the barbeque...
Hi ,If my business is any indication, a lot of authors made a commitment to get their books written this summer. With fall rapidly approaching, writers hope their books will be published this year. How exciting! It also means a lot of authors are goi...