zeal: n Great enthusiasm or eagerness. If you’ve been wondering if you should try the self-publishing route, and not sure if you think you can do it, then this is the post for you. To be successful, you need to have zeal. You need to be enthusiastic and you need to keep that spark alive constantly for a period of time. Nobody got to the top of the mountain by falling there. And if you’re only half-heartedly entering the prospect of self-publishing, you won’t succeed. How to tell if you’ve got the zeal for self-publishing … Is it hard to fall asleep … Read More
18 truths about getting your self-published book into a bookstore
I’ve been working in the marketing department of an independent bookstore for the last six months and have learnt quite a lot of truths that affect how a self-publisher gets their book into a local store. I’m in Australia, so these tips are localised. They may work internationally, but as I’ve never worked in another book store, I’m not sure. So, here are the truths I’ve learnt: Using Ingram Spark is best. Check your prices are relevant to others similar to yours. Also check to make sure that the bookseller is getting the right RRP price. Sometimes Ingram can go off … Read More