by | Dec 14, 2012 | Cover Design, The Business of Writing
We all know you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, but cover art is the first thing that a reader sees of a book, and is fundamental for marketing and attracting the right readers. So perhaps we can’t judge a book by its cover, but we should certainly judge the book...
by kobowritinglife | Dec 13, 2012 | My Writing Life
Steve Vernon is often described as Halifax’s hardest working horror writer. It might be because he seems to put out about a half dozen books each year. His work is celebrated throughout the horror genre and Edward Lee (author of City Infernal) has said this about...
by | Dec 11, 2012 | The Business of Writing, Tips
Nathan Maharaj, Kobo’s own Director of Merchandising (otherwise known as Head Bookseller) put together some thoughts to answer the question he most often gets from publishers and authors: “How should I price my eBooks?” The answer: Price deliberately: Have a plan, and...
by | Dec 10, 2012 | Contests, Promotion/Event
Feeling a little lost in the sea of digital self-publishing? Purchase The Essential Guide to Getting Your Book Published by January 15th and you could win a 1-hour consultation with The Book Doctors, a team of publishing experts who are dedicated to helping authors...
by kobowritinglife | Dec 7, 2012 | The Craft of Writing, Tips
The Mighty Pen By Julianne MacLean If you’re a writer, you’ll probably agree that one of the biggest challenges facing authors these days is how to find the right balance between the business side of being published and the creative side—which involves the...
