10, 9, 8, … Lift Off!

10, 9, 8, … Lift Off!

I’ve come across a common misconception.   I realize when you’re inspired to write your book that’s all you think about.  You’re consumed with topics, structure, impact, etc.  The last thing you want to think of is all that goes into your book launch (even though...
Hiring Freelancers –  It Takes a Village?

Hiring Freelancers – It Takes a Village?

Well, that is an exaggeration. In order to publish your book, you will need a team.  The size of your team is your decision, but you shouldn’t do it all yourself.  You need extra eyes on your book. Here are some of the team members to consider: Editor – There are...
What if??

What if??

When my daughter was around 3 or 4 years old we would play games in the car.  During one game, I would slowly spell a small word and by using phonics, she would figure out the word.  Another game we played was “What if?” Here’s how it went: What if cows were...
You May Already Know … Copyright or Not?

You May Already Know … Copyright or Not?

Copyright is a legal protection that gives the creator of an original work exclusive rights to its use and distribution. Copyright is one of the most important intellectual property laws. It provides authors with the right to be credited for their work, as well as the...
Why Do I Need to do a Book Comparison??

Why Do I Need to do a Book Comparison??

This is a market research stage and it is so very important to make sure your book is going to be competitive.  It can also be called competitive analysis. You don’t want to put all your effort into writing a manuscript only to find out it’s not going to make...