by Patti Thorn | May 14, 2025 | Blog
By BlueInk Review Staff Here at BlueInk Review, we have been blessed with many great books and, uh, some that probably would have benefited from the attention of a very patient editor. As a result, we send out reviews that are complimentary and some that are, well,...
by Patti Thorn | Nov 8, 2023 | Blog
By BlueInk Review Staff Last year, more than a million books were published. Imagine a reader standing in front of a bookshelf with that many titles. Now imagine the impossible: how will they choose one title over another? That’s where reviews come in. Without a...
by Patti Thorn | Jan 9, 2023 | About Self-Publishing, Blog
By BlueInk Review A book’s cover serves as its advertisement. It tells readers what to expect inside, and hopefully sells that content with visual sizzle. Think of it as a mini billboard: It’s purpose is to catch the reader’s eye and convey a message in the time it...
by Patti Thorn | Jan 9, 2023 | About Self-Publishing, Blog, Writing Tips
By BlueInk Review Staff Every book needs an author bio. It lets readers know who you are and why you are uniquely qualified to write the book at hand. Readers expect this at the back of your book. And booksellers and other industry professionals expect it on your...
by Patti Thorn | Jan 9, 2023 | About Self-Publishing
By BlueInk Review Staff Every book needs a description of its contents – that snappy teaser copy you traditionally see on the back cover. When done properly, it lures readers in, as well as signals what audience the book is targeting. And it’s invaluable on marketing...
