Memoir or Autobiography: Which writing genre suits your story?
These days, there is a lot confusion surrounding the genres of memoir and autobiography, with many authors unsure of the actual purpose of these writing styles. People will often say that they are writing their autobiography when they really mean they are...Book printing options for self-publishing authors
As a self-publishing author, it can be challenging to make a decision about the best printing options for your book. Once your manuscript has been edited and typeset, and the front and back covers have been designed, your book is ready to be printed. At this point,...Should you publish your manuscript as an ebook?
As a self-publishing author it is quite likely that you’ve considered publishing your book as an ebook. Ebooks offer a very low-cost way to publish a book, whether you do it yourself or use a paid/royalty-based ebook conversion service. Self-publishing (whether...How long will it take to publish my book?
One of most common questions we’re asked by authors who have written a manuscript and are now keen to self publish their book is: ‘How long will it take until my book is ready to be printed?’ The answer we usually give them is: ‘Probably longer than you’d...Why an author bio is important for success
An important consideration for every new author is to compose a succinct author bio in order to publicise themselves and their book. By having a well-written bio (plus a high-res head-shot photograph), an author can build ‘brand awareness’ with their reading audience...