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Writing your biography can be an intimidating task. Sometimes, it may seem even more daunting than writing your book! However, it is a crucial part of your book that can engage readers and increase sales. This being said, many author bios are too long as they provide extensive and unimportant information which loses the reader’s…
Unlike the majority of New Yorkers, your Average Andy doesn’t love waiting in line. Rarely does a person wake up, stretch, rollover and think, “I know, I’m going to wait in line for something today.” Waiting in line — or “queueing” as our tea loving friends across the pond so fondly refer to it as…
After months of preparation, you’ve reached the end of the self-publishing journey. You do a quick Google search and there it is – your book listing on Amazon, Chapters, and Barnes and Noble. Excitement turns to panic as you wonder, “What do I do now?! How am I going to launch my book?” Launching your…
You’ve finally done it – your copy has been meticulously edited, you’ve spent too many hours tweaking the design of your book jacket, and now your book is ready for distribution – you’ve published your book. But just when you’re about to get that freshly-printed, new book in your hands, someone says it. It creeps…
With summer drawing to a close and students heading back to school, we think it’s time to share some information for authors who wish to see their titles on the shelves of public libraries. Demand for titles has been increasing and waitlists for books have been lengthening at libraries across North America, the most popular…
Marketing your book requires branding. Putting aside that nearly 70% of brands are using Instagram as a marketing tool and that it boasts an impressive worldwide user count of 700 million, humans are 90% visual beings able to process images 60,000 times faster than text. But we’re in the business of books and you’ve…
Whether you’re looking to gain some media attention, attract book reviewers, pique the interest of bookstores, or develop relationships with key figures and organizations from your niche market, having professional materials to outline your project will be an essential asset to your pitch. These materials can take many forms, depending on how best to showcase…
We know that summer has only just begun, but that means that writing festival season is just around the corner! From August until November, Canadian cities both large and small host a wide range of international writing festivals that will re-ignite your passion for literary arts. Vancouver Writers Fest Vancouver, British Columbia October 16-22 For…
There are only ever a few reasons as to why we are compelled to pick up a new book from Amazon or our local bookstore: It’s one of those must-read titles. One of our friends or family members mentioned it. It’s mandatory to pass our upcoming high school test. Our favorite author finally finished another…
“No one knows or cares who I am from a hole in the wall, so why do they need to know about me, the author?” This is a common thought among many self-published authors, and a fair point, especially if this is your first book. But remember, your name is on that book, and readers…