March 29, 2016
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March 8, 2016
Oh, the Mistakes We’ve Seen! BlueInk Review details common self-publishing writing gaffes
By Camilla Sterne
“Oh, the Mistakes We’ve Seen!” is part of a series of BlueInk Review blogs offering advice and insight into self-published writers’ most common errors, as seen in the more than 2,000 reviews we have provided since our inception in 2011. Below, we have compiled excerpts from our more unfortunate reviews, each of […]
March 2, 2016
Promoting your sci-fi/fantasy book on social media: a newbie’s guide
February 10, 2016
Romantic and sexy reads for Valentine’s Day
By Irene Sanders Celebrate the month of love with BlueInk Review! From fiction to self-help, these titles offering both sweetness and spice are guaranteed to make your February a memorable one.
Molly Takes the Cake by the Taylor Sisters: This delightfully charming romance revolves around bakery-owner Molly, who has been waiting patiently for long-distance […]
January 19, 2016
4 lessons indie authors can learn from Donald Trump
By BlueInk Review
Donald Trump might be the most polarizing figure in American politics since King George raised the price of tea. But there’s one thing we can all agree on: The man knows how to get publicity. Boatloads of it.
Whatever you think about Trump and his ideas, there is much that self-publishers can […]
January 5, 2016
4 ways indie authors go wrong designing book covers
December 8, 2015
Promoting your book with Where Writers Win
By Irene Sanders
At Your Service is an ongoing blog series where we ask a self-publishing industry professional to describe the services they provide so that self-published authors may learn more about the opportunities and resources afforded them.
Retired professional pool player, publisher of Pool & Billards Magazine, and author of two successful pool […]
November 24, 2015
At your service: hybrid publishing with SheWrites Press
By Alexandra Correll
As self-publishing explodes, so do the many companies geared to help authors with their projects. But with so much choice comes confusion. To help authors navigate this tsunami of service, we are offering a series of blogs introducing you to some of our favorite companies and asking them for their best […]
November 17, 2015
7 sure-fire ways to spot a fake review
By Graham Dickson
Sites of booksellers like Amazon and Barnes and Noble feature countless consumer reviews — some legitimately written by objective third parties; others written by family and friends, and even by mills that pump out phony positive reviews for $5 a pop. Recently, Amazon has begun to take action against the authors of […]
November 17, 2015
5 ways to promote your book at a science fiction/fantasy convention
By Graham Dickson
I was thrilled to attend my first Mile Hi Con on behalf of BlueInk Review this October. I traveled the convention floor talking with guests and taking in all that one of Denver’s oldest fan conventions has to offer. And just as I suspected when I saw the life-sized Dr. Who prop […]