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 | Dec 5, 2022 | Blog, KWL Community, News, The Business of Writing
Last month, Kobo shared their annual readership report! For those curious, the readership report highlights information on the reading habits of readers from across Canada and offers some insights into the way people read. Check out reports from years previous here:...
by kobowritinglife | Aug 17, 2017 | The Business of Writing
By Chris Mandeville Many writers begin their careers with short stories—they’re easier to tackle and faster to complete. But not me. I dove into novel writing right out of the gate, so I’m a late-comer to the short story. Recently I had the opportunity to submit a...
