Like many first-time authors, Heather Pattullo didn’t realize the journey she was getting herself into when she decided to self-publish. On a steep learning curve, she encountered many hurdles along the way, including a 4-month waiting period to gain permission to use the images in her book. But, her ‘cross-Canada guidebook’ Positively Canadian: A fun…
Alberta Author Name: Angie Pierce Book Title: Dale’s Journey: Receiving Inspiration From Our Own Mortality Chapters.ca link: Click here. What is the most inspiring place in your province for you to write? The most inspiring place for me to write is from my picturesque horse farm in rural Beaver County, AB. There, I am peacefully…
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…
…While that could be the beginning of a corny joke, it’s also, save for the bar, the beginning of Linda Briden’s story as an author. Long before holding her new book, Know Me, in her hands, before retiring, before hosting her first workshop for children, Linda spent her days as a child and youth worker…
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…
Effective June 5, 2017, IngramSpark will be adjusting their print rates and no longer offering the bulk order discounts that were previously available (10% per 100 books). The adjusted print rates can be found here. If you have any questions about the new pricing structure, please feel free to reach out to IngramSpark’s customer support…
I’ve always loved art, in all forms; whether it’s sketching, colouring, singing, baking, dancing or playing an instrument…I love it all. I come from an artistic family with an entrepreneurial spirit. My older sister, sitting at the top of our talent pool, creates made-to-order portraits and awe-inspiring fine pencil sketches comparable to the likes of…
“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…
After losing her beloved father at a young age, Angela Campagnoni set out to write a book that helps children going through similar devastating losses. In March, she published I Want to See My Papa, a touching, illustrated book to help children understand loss, bereavement and healing through love and acceptance. Writing was a self-healing…
More than 2.34 billion people are using social networking, and there are more than 3.6 billion internet users worldwide. Online marketing is integral to building your author platform to reach your target markets and promote your book. One of the best ways to boost your online presence is advertising. As an independent author, you may…