A lot of people are diving into self-publishing. Mostly because it’s become incredibly easy to get a book published on sites like Amazon. So, what does it take to self-publish your book?
It’s actually quite easy. The hardest part is writing and editing. One of the goals of WriterSanctuary is to help you along in that process.
Now, when I talk about self-publishing, I’m referring to the process of doing it all yourself.
Diving Into Self-Publishing
There are a lot of aspects to publishing your own book. But I’ll try to make it as easy as possible to help you get yours on the shelf.
There are a lot of tools at your disposal. I’m currently creating a list of all the ones I use to write, edit, market, and promote my books. So, the list of self-publishing tools will continue to grow.
Below are the latest posts regarding self-publishing. If you’re looking for something in particular, use the search icon at the top of the page.
- 9 Best Ways to Improve Your Writing Prowess as an Author
As an author, you should always work to improve your writing abilities. The better you’re able to relay a story, the more attention your books will get. That is, as long as you put in the effort to market them. Nonetheless, as the saying goes, “Practice makes perfect.” - When Should You Start Marketing Yourself as an Author?
One of the most important facets of being an author is marketing. No one is going to buy your book if they don’t know it exists. And although some people don’t think you should worry about your name, I would beg to differ. So, when should you start marketing yourself? - Should You Experiment Writing In Other Genres?
Most authors I’ve spoken to usually focus on one or two specific genres when writing their books. Many of them view it as a “specialty” and hone their skills at telling those types of stories. Is it worthwhile to explore different genres when you have one in particular? - Review: Is Brite Worth Using to Organize Your Day as a Writer?
There are a lot of organization tools out there, but is Brite something that can help with your writing? We all have a lot going on at the moment, and keeping track of your daily tasks can be incredibly helpful. Can Brite help you organize that time? - Is Paying for Another Year of AutoCrit Worth It?
The free version of AutoCrit is extremely limited, so paying for it seemed like a logical choice. That was a year ago, and I recently had to re-up my account. At a rate of $180 for the year, is AutoCrit worth the money for me?