The KWL Best Cover of 2017 Finalists!
Huge thanks to everyone who voted so far! We started with thirty incredible covers and asked you to vote for the finalists. Now we’ve whittled…
You’ve Got One Chance
I made many mistakes with the original cover of my debut novel, The White Raven. This self-publishing journey has been a series of learning experiences. No matter how much research you do, you’re going to screw up along the way. And that’s okay.
Announcing The 2017 KWL Cover Contest! Vote For Your Favourite!
The KWL team is very excited to announce our first ever cover contest! Our team has chosen a list of our ten favourite covers in each of three genres.
Now it’s over to you!
YOU Are the Brand!
By putting your name front and centre, even if you’ve only sold to family and friends, you’re making a statement that you deserve to be discovered.
Using Tools for Series Branding
by Allyson Longueira It’s no secret that series branding is essential in the publishing business. Let me rephrase: It should be no secret that series branding is…
How Much Does It Cost To Self Publish?
One of the most common questions asked about self-publishing is: How much does it cost to self-publish? That’s a difficult question to answer in any simple…
Author Experience: Jason Currie on Cover Design
KWL author Jason Currie discusses his experience using Kobo Writing Life’s cover design service.
Writing All Over The Map: Leah Cutter’s Island Sampler
By Leah Cutter Welcome to the Island Sampler! Why do I call this the Island Sampler? Like many writers, I write all over the map.…
Kobo Writing Life Podcast – Episode 058 – Insights from Kobo Merchandisers
Episode 58 features an interview with Kobo Merchandisers Liz Hilborn (Manager of Merchandising) and Sarah Smith-Eivemark (Canadian Merchandiser) conducted by Mark Lefebvre, KWL Director. In the…
Kobo Writing Life Podcast – Episode 036 – Nancy L. Baumann from Bookarma
KWL Director Mark Lefebvre interviews Nancy L. Baumann, CEO of Bookarma, a platform that allows authors to leverage the community in their social media endeavors. In the…