by kobowritinglife | Apr 21, 2023 | Blog, Self-Promotion, Self-Publishing, The Business of Writing
Book blurbs are highly coveted – they are those short, snappy sentences from other authors, literary critics, or other relevant experts that sing the praises of your book. Some confusion can arise from the fact that “blurb” in publishing is often used to...
by kobowritinglife | Jan 27, 2023 | Blog, KWL Community, My Writing Life, Self-Publishing
Most career authors dream of getting to a point where their readers buy their work simply because their name is on the cover. You might have even noticed that on some covers, certain authors’ names are larger and more prominent than the title! This is a clear...
by kobowritinglife | Dec 12, 2022 | Blog, KWL Community, My Writing Life, Self-Publishing, The Business of Writing
There is a never-ending stream of marketing advice for indie authors out there, and dozens upon dozens of services that can help you find authors through newsletters, promotions, PR people, and countless other advertising options. And, of course, everyone knows about...
by kobowritinglife | Oct 21, 2022 | Blog, KWL Community, My Writing Life, Self-Publishing, Tips
Whether it’s because NaNoWriMo is coming up or you’re on a tight schedule for the next instalment your new series, now is as good a time as any to start your novel. We’ve compiled some of the best advice on how to start a novel, hook your readers, and keep up the...
by kobowritinglife | Oct 7, 2022 | Blog, Marketing, Self-Publishing, The Business of Writing
It’s no secret that pre-orders are important to the publishing industry, both on a traditional publisher and at a book retailer level. Pre-orders can – and honestly should – be important to you as an indie author, too. Pre-orders can help garner pre-release buzz about...
by kobowritinglife | Sep 9, 2022 | Blog, KWL Community, My Writing Life, Resources, Self-Promotion, Self-Publishing, The Business of Writing, Tips
Let’s face it: we’re all guilty of comparing our work to that of others. Sometimes, it can be a little demoralizing – but many other times, it can be a source of inspiration and result in a connection that you didn’t think you had before. In publishing, this kind of...
