Aug 116 minIndustry StandardsElements of a successful book: reviewsIn this final post in the Elements of a Successful Book blog series, I'm talking reviews—what they are, different types, how to get them,...
Jul 202 minSelf-PublishingElements of a successful book: metadataMetadata feels like a nebulous term, and for many writers, it’s components seem hard to pin down. However, it’s vital that your book has...
Jul 65 minSelf-PublishingElements of a successful book: the back cover blurbYou’ve written your book and edited the heck out of it, and you don’t want to deal with it anymore. Sounds about right? But then you...
Jun 223 minSelf-PublishingElements of a successful book: titleBook titles and subtitles feel pretty basic—every book has a title (at least), and I don’t think it’s controversial to say that your book...
May 255 minIndustry StandardsElements of a successful book: contentDive in with me as I explore the commonalities between successful books no matter how they were published, what genre they are, or...