by Karen Brown | Oct 2, 2023 | Formatting, Formatting images, Formatting text, Publish your book, Self-publishing
Each year, I order a planner from a specific author. It’s quirky, colourful and fun, and yet one year, I received a copy, and it was just black and white. When I contacted the author, I found out they’d had trouble uploading it onto Amazon, and so had gone...
by Karen Brown | Sep 26, 2023 | Amazon KDP, Author Platform, Launch your book, Market your book, Publish your book, Self-publishing
This was a question that came up on Quora: is it enough to have an author page on Amazon? Let’s start by clarifying what an author page is. What is an author page on Amazon? Have you ever bought a book on Amazon and noticed that the author’s name is a...
by Karen Brown | Sep 19, 2023 | Amazon KDP, Before you start, Launch your book, Market your book, Publish your book, Self-publishing
Hindsight is a wonderful thing, and when I look back at my time as an author, there are so many things I wish I’d known then that I know now, lessons that I’ve learned the hard way. Here are just 10! 1. Before you become a writer, become a critical reader....
by Karen Brown | Sep 18, 2023 | Amazon KDP, Publish your book, Self-publishing, Write your book
One of the first questions people ask me when I explain what I do, is “What is self-publishing?” so in this knowledge-base article, we’re going to look at what self-publishing is and why this route may be better for you. What is self-publishing?...
by Karen Brown | Jul 25, 2023 | Amazon KDP, Formatting, Formatting text, Publish your book, Self-publishing, Using MS Word
As a seasoned author, I find immense joy in formatting books for authors, and preparing them for upload onto Amazon KDP. If you’re familiar with MS Word, you’ll be delighted to know that achieving a professional finish is a breeze with just a few simple...
by Karen Brown | Jul 18, 2023 | Amazon KDP, Journalling, Proofreading, Publish your book, Self-publishing
Journals are more than just empty pages bound together. They are powerful tools that allow individuals to express themselves, capture their thoughts, and organize their lives. If you’re passionate about creating journals that sell, follow The PUBLISH method...
