When weighing distribution options, you may have noticed that Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) offers an exclusive program called KDP Select. Essentially this means that your ebook is exclusively distributed through KDP, and that opens it up to additional promotional opportunities. But is it worth it,...
One of the most important sales tools for your book is its cover copy. Your cover will catch readers’ eyes, but it’s your cover copy--aka the book summary that appears on your book jacket and on your online retail pages--that will actually persuade them to...
As an author (or an aspiring author), you’ve probably felt the pressure to be “more disciplined” in your writing life at some point. Maybe someone told you you should get up every morning and write for two hours before work. Maybe you heard that you...
Remember when the Twilight series became popular, and suddenly the world couldn’t get enough of vampires? Or what about when The Hunger Games took pop culture by storm, and shelves began overflowing with dystopian novels? Remember when zombies were everywhere--in hypothetical apocalyptic accounts, in retellings...
Depending on a book’s genre and content, it may include a variety of content types. Let’s learn about the most common parts of a book and how to use them in your publishing journey. Books can have some or most of these different parts; some...
While you are working on a book, your focus is usually on the project of creating and editing a manuscript. Eventually, it will be time to think about your path to publication. Let’s explore two types of publishing: independent publishing and traditional publishing....
They say it’s not what you know, it’s who you know, and this is certainly true in the book publishing world. For many authors (debut authors especially), networking can feel overwhelming and intimidating. Authors can spend a lot of time worrying about whether they're working...
For many readers, Amazon and Kindle are valuable sources for book recommendations and a convenient place to purchase paperbacks, audiobooks and ebooks. Learn about two helpful tools to prepare your book for success in the book market....
Excellent book covers can also serve as a reliable marketing tool, helping to attract your target audience and build your author brand. Communicating all this information can be a tall order for one book jacket. That’s why having a professional designer can make a tremendous...
Envisioning a world in which readers have access to larger and more diverse literary offerings, Julie Schoerke founded JKS Communications in 2000. Today, she shares her vision and practical advice for independent authors based on her 20+ years of experience promoting books....