Self-publishing authors have taken over the book world. The revolution is happening and more writers today earn a living by self-publishing than through traditional publishing.Punk Publishing not only takes you through the new digital landscape, it’s also a DIY guide for any writer planning to go indie.Andy and David - who’ve published over 40 books - show you the easy way to turn your writing into an ebook, how to make paperbacks, how to design your own book covers and set...

Take a walk down Birmingham's main street, at the heart of England, and experience 400 years of historical fiction, fantasy, time travel, crime and comedy.An unlikely threesome re-enact Jaws on the Brindley Place canals; a Polish immigrant escaping the 1980 Solidarity crackdown tries to find a new life; Parliamentarians battle with cavaliers in the Battle of Digbeth; an old man tries to solve a murder mystery from the 1970s; a secret paramilitary unit track down a monster that live...

“There are sharks out there in the literary waters… This Guide gives you all the skills and information you need to comparison shop — and if you are planning on self-publishing successfully, comparison shopping is essential.”~ Victoria Strauss of Writer Beware!This guide, compiled by the Watchdog team at The Alliance of Independent Authors (ALLi), tells you all you need to know in order to choose the self-publishing pathway that’s right for you. Drawing on recommendations ...

Why You Should Write e-Books, e-Novels, e-Shorts. (Electronic Publishing versus Traditional Publishing).We examine the time and effort required to get a traditionally published book onto the public bookshelf, in comparison to the 'instant gratification' of the e-Publishing industry.We study the financial aspects and rewards of both processes, and look at the pitfalls of writing for the two, basically similar, industries.We look at the process of actually getting your e...

Knowing what's wrong with your book's first draft is one thing. Having a process to fix it is another. The PAPER method is a complete system for editing a novel that allows creativity to flourish while taking control of your project. Lose fear and panic, meet your deadlines, know what to do, where to do it, and when you'll be finished.

Craft your path to self-publishing success with this comprehensive roadmap that will equip you with the skills and confidence to navigate every stage of the self-publishing process.The Indie Author Guide takes you through every stage of the self-publishing process. With e-books, print on demand and the power of Web 2.0, you have the ability to publish your own high quality books and go indie—just as filmmakers and musicians have done. Get detailed instruct...

Trying to break in to the world of web design, but overwhelmed by the massive amounts of information out there?Then Web Design 101 is for you. It provides a code-free, jargon-light overview of web design from the designer's perspective. So you'll get detailed intros to visual design principles, typography, color, and animation. Then you'll dive deep into the process, from the initial content planning all the way to your final, pre-launch checklist. And you'll even get an idea of ho...

It was only recently did someone at Google Books set up a decent backend for self-publishing.So now any Indie author can navigate their process and get their ebooks up and online simply.You'd think more people would jump at this chance to get your book on every Android device out there.That's what prompted me to do this write-up. I'm releasing this on update it's own, as people still seem to be having problems navigating the Google...

This book provides comprehensive advice on what to write about for children, how to write it, and how to present the work professionally for publication. It includes an easy-to-use picture book layout plan and tried and tested examples of title sheets and covering letters. It also includes everything a writer needs to know about the international picture book market and how to sell to agents and publishers.This new edition contains advice on enhancing your text for the ebook market...

Everything you need to know (and then some!) to publish your masterpiece to the Kindle Store. A Step by Step, illustrated Quick Start Guide to get your Ebook published. Including:How to Write an eBook (Includes Specially Created Color-coded Framework)Kindle Format Step by StepBook Covers (DIY and Outsourced)KDP Select Info and GuidanceWhy and How to Define Your Target MarketPre-formatting Your Word doc13 Tools You Can't Live WithoutI...

Written a book? Want it published? Don't know where to start? Who to ask? Or, have you been rejected by traditional publishers and interested in exploring alternatives?"How to get your book published - A newbie's guide" contains all the information writers need to enable them to make informed choices on the many publication options available.Traditional publishing routes involving Literary Agents and publishing houses are no longer the only viable avenue to a successful car...

Are you struggling to make ends meet? Are you trying to figure out HOW you're going to make ends meet with the money you're earning?I get it. You want to do everything and find it FRUSTRATING that you don't earn what you are worth and how that then translates into you NOT being able to get everything you want.So what can you do? What options are there?Do you:Apply for a personal loan, only to ...