Writing & Publishing

Medium pays authors from subscription fees based on reading time. I researched all features of Medium, and this my complete review of their platform.

Even though it could be a creative and desirable product, self-publishing a custom printed deck of cards can be a challenging and expensive venture. Learn what costs are involved.

How can I make money on Wattpad? What are the steps I need to follow? Are my stories eligible to be paid?

It is SO IMPORTANT for authors to have blogs! It's how we build an audience. But what content do we create for our blogs, and how do we turn our readers into fans that will buy our book? Start upping your blogging game by implementing these top tips.

Authors and sellers on Amazon fret about getting anything less than 5-star ratings and reviews. But that fear is not justified! I explain why.

Being a successful indie writer means making sales, which requires an audience. Learn the basics of author brand building, audience building, and creating a network of readers hungry for your next novel!

HubPages.com is not a get-rich-quick site, but with time and patience a good writer can create a stream of passive income. Here are the most common mistakes that HubPages writers make.

Anyone with good English can earn cash on HubPages the easiest, most instructive and best paying platform to make money on the internet.

Using influencer marketing is a new and evolving marketing channel for advertisers. But is it good to use for self published books? I discuss what authors need to know, and reveal who are the best influencers to boost book sales.

Self-published authors can now publish a print book through Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP). But it's not easy. I share my experience and tips for converting an eBook into a print book on KDP.

Some tips to help you succeed as an iWriter writer.

Here is why the business models used by many writing sites lead to failure. I offer my opinion based on my background as a systems analyst.

I’ve found that authors default to the cheapest price for a variety of reasons, none of which are in their best interest. Discover why 99 cents isn't the best price for Kindle eBooks.

Should you aim to win in the ad bidding wars on Amazon Marketing Services to advertise your Kindle eBooks? No! And learn how to set an ad bid for your book and budget.

Photos present a host of problems when used in self published books. Here's what you need to know to keep you out of legal trouble, and improve your book.

Should you self-publish your book on both Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) and IngramSpark? I compare the two self-publishing platforms, as well as explain why to pick and stick with one or the other.