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10 Things I Wish I’d Known When I Published My First Book

10 Things I Wish I’d Known When I Published My First Book

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....
What is self-publishing?

What is self-publishing?

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?...
How to format a book in MS Word in 8 easy steps

How to format a book in MS Word in 8 easy steps

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...
The PUBLISH Method: 7 Steps to Crafting and Selling Journals

The PUBLISH Method: 7 Steps to Crafting and Selling Journals

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...
Traditional v self publishing: pros and cons

Traditional v self publishing: pros and cons

by Karen Brown | Mar 9, 2023 | Amazon KDP, Publish your book, Self-publishing

While both routes have their advantages and disadvantages, it is essential to understand the differences between traditional and self-publishing to make an informed decision. In this blog post, we will explore the pros and cons of both. Self-publishing is when an...
5 Mistakes you’re making formatting your book for Amazon

5 Mistakes you’re making formatting your book for Amazon

by Karen Brown | Feb 10, 2022 | Amazon KDP, Formatting, Publish your book, Self-publishing

One of my favourite things to do is to take a messy manuscript and turn it into a lovely well-ordered file ready to upload to Amazon, Lulu and IngramSpark. I’m also a bit of a troubleshooter when it comes to formatting issues, so I’d just like to share the...
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