Last year, I joined a self-publishing club. It is one of the best things I did because I've learned the many reasons why people write books and self-publish. When I wrote my first book, it was a nurses book. I wanted nurses to get the information to help them. Of couse I also wanted to make some ... Continue Reading...
The Cost of Publishing your EBook on Amazon
I know you want to publish your book, but you probably think it is too expensive to publish on Amazon. I'd like to tell you that if done right, this is one of the best investments you can have. So, what is the cost of publishing an eBook? Before you even begin, you want to create an ... Continue Reading...
Is this the Right Time to Self-Publish in Africa?
There was a time you wouldn't think of publishing a book. You had to give your proposal to a publishing house and wait for probably a year before you heard from them. Publishing houses were the gatekeepers and the masters; they decided who got published and who did not. Barry Davis, the ... Continue Reading...
How You Can Earn $ 500 in One Hour
I was invited to speak to an audience that I thought I wouldn't connect with. It was at a large computer company. Computer professionals tend to be nerdy and easily get bored. My topic was; 'How to find peace and quiet in a noisy world.' It was a free talk, which meant I would not ... Continue Reading...
Six Benefits of Self-Publishing
The last decade has seen a lot of changes in book publishing, which has been great news for authors. Self-publishing has empowered writers in new and exciting ways. The door to traditional publishing methods is still wide open if you prefer to go that direction. Self-publishing has picked up ... Continue Reading...
You’re Not a Real Author!
I told a friend I'd not seen in a while that I had authored and self- published two books. “Self-published!” she almost yelled, “Then you’re not a real author.” “Real authors have names that begin with Sir.” “Nobody can spell your second name, and nobody cares!” I paused for a moment. Then I ... Continue Reading...