June 14, 2018
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June 4, 2018
The Real Cost of Self-Publishing: Madeleine Dodge
“The Real Cost of Self Publishing” is a recurring blog where we ask a self-published author to break down his or her expenses in order to give others an idea of the costs involved in creating a successful book. Today our summer intern, Madeleine Dodge, talks about self-publishing her children’s book Does […]
April 2, 2018
Ready to publish? Don’t waste your money unless you’ve done these 10 things:
You’re in a hurry. We get it.
After all, you’ve had the idea for your book rolling around in your head for decades and finally you’ve gotten around to writing it. Why drag your heels now? You want that book in the hands of readers— the sooner […]
August 24, 2017
5 reasons to attend a publishing conference
Looking for support in your self-publishing quest? Here are 5 reasons why a publishing conference is a must.
By BlueInk Staff
When planning how to get your self-published book into reader’s hands, it’s easy to feel isolated and alone. Unlike people who work in traditional publishing, you sit in a study […]
August 1, 2017
The Real Cost of Self-Publishing: Josh Fruhlinger
July 10, 2017
Getting in the right mindset: 5 ways to approach getting publicty for your self-published book
You’ve finished your self-published book and are ready to get it into readers’ hands. Prepare yourself: This will require pushing yourself out into the world in order to spread your book’s message — and a heavy dose of thick skin, as the world of publicity can be challenging for […]
June 26, 2017
Promoting your Christian fiction book on social media: a newbie’s guide
You did it, your book is finished! It’s a moment worthy of celebration. But if you have dreams of finally setting your laptop aside for a while, it’s time to think again: In today’s book world, the reality is that you’ll be busier than ever, looking for online ways to […]
June 19, 2017
5 questions to ask before hiring an editor
Hiring an editor can be a daunting task, especially for a first-time author. Aside from finding someone with solid technical skills, you also need a person whose personality meshes with yours, as a good editing relationship requires plenty of give and take.
Here are a few things to consider before contracting […]
June 12, 2017
The neglected detail: Using the back cover to publicize your self-published book
Nothing detracts more from a book’s appeal than a bad back cover.
Whether your reader is a potential buyer, book reviewer, media professional or someone who wants to hire you for your expertise, your book’s back cover has to communicate to your target audience: “buy me, trust me!”
Authors often spend […]
June 5, 2017
Looking for an editor? First, know what type of editing you need
Everybody needs an editor.
If you’re self publishing your book, you’ve probably heard this 1,000 times, and it’s true. Editors can help improve your book immeasurably. But what you haven’t heard 1,000 times is that not everybody needs the same kind of editor. Editors provide different services, depending on what sort […]