Everyone says self-publishing is easy, but your best efforts to self-publish a nonfiction book will fail if you don’t avoid these five common self-publishing mistakes. Today Emmanuel Nataf (@EmmanuelNataf), co-founder of Reedsy, offers some tips on how to do just that. The self-publishing industry trumpets the benefits of becoming an indie publisher. You receive much higher royalty rates, have complete…
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Have you ever used the index at the back of a nonfiction book? Helpful, right? It’s a great way to find what you are looking for in a full-length hardcover or paperback book. But do you need an index…or is your table of contents enough…in your self-published ebook or paperback? That’s what Jay Artale (@BirdsOAFpress), a digital nomad and full-time…
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There are certain questions writers frequently ask me. “Should I use a pseudonym?” Is one of them. I’ve got my opinion on the matter—especially when it comes to nonfiction authorship. I believe nonfiction writers will find it difficult to promote their books under psuedonyms. Think about it… Are you going to get up on stage and speak about your book,…
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Nonfiction writers make a difference. That’s what I love about this genre—the articles, blog posts, and books are written with the intention of contributing in some way. The authors want to be of service to their readers. However, if you are anything like me, you might feel enormously frustrated by the length of time it takes for your published work,…
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You are reading this blog post for a reason, and that reason is simple: You are meant to make a difference. Yes…you are bound for big things as a nonfiction writer. You may not realize it yet, but you have within you the ability to author change in the world on a personal, organizational, or global level. You can make…
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