When it comes to courses on the process and strategies of publishing your books, Mark Dawson’s Self Publishing Launchpad formerly called Self Publishing 101 sets a high standard. SP launchpad opens its doors to new students in early May 2023 and usually does so just a few times a year…

You’ve put in the hours, weeks and years. You’ve completed the book. You’re ready to share it with the world. Now begins the real task: How do you get your books sold? When it comes to selling most things, books especially, your greatest asset is an extensive mailing list. With…

Update: This course will next re-open 18th January 2023. In the meantime take a look at my Best Self Publishing courses post. Mark Dawson’s Ads for Authors course for Self-Published authors has been around for a good five or six years now and like Mark’s other courses such as Self…

A new year is here and with it big plans. Let’s just ignore that 2022 is pronounced ‘2020 too’ and move on swiftly. I attempted to focus on key areas in my business, keeping a few clients happy and chipping away at my writing. To be honest I don’t feel…

It’s hard to believe there was a time when authors struggled to have their work published. Thanks to Amazon, Kindle, and other online platforms, it’s easier than ever for independent authors to self-publish their books, making them available to readers globally. …

So, you’ve written that epic fantasy novel or maybe it’s a non-fiction book based on your marketing knowledge, and you’re ready to get published. Perhaps, you want to dip a toe into niche publishing and need to make sure there is a market for your planned hydroponics books. Many writers…

Every year, thousands of authors across the world are getting ready to write a novel in just one month during November. …

In this short guide, indie authors will discover ways in which they can benefit from utilizing audiobook vendors as well as their royalty rate details. Let’s face it, writing a book is hard enough, but knowing how you can monetize your book’s earning potential will allow you to maximize profits…

Plottr is downloadable software for outlining and it is mainly targeted towards fiction writers. It allows you to create a comprehensive view of your story (plots, subplots, characters, and chapters) so you have a clear direction when writing. But, is this software truly worth buying, and is it as useful…