Pre-Publishing Checklist
Publishing is a grueling task. We’ve got some simplified points to remember so you don’t get overwhelming designing your book.
Microsoft Word: A Closer Look
Microsoft Word is the premiere tool for writers, dating back to the 1980s! And it’s still a powerful tool for writers, but not without it’s limitations.
Book Spine And Cover Best Practices
Your book’s spine is an often overlooked piece of your cover. But a book spine requires some special attention. And ignoring it can ruin your cover!
The To Do List: Productivity For Authors
Creating a to do list is a great way to avoid distraction, stay focused, and get your writing done! Also includes my top productivity app recommendations.
SEO For Your Author Website
It’s not uncommon to overlook the technical SEO for authors when crafting an author website. But if you want new readers you have to be discoverable!
Economics of Self-Publishing: Costs And Value [Infographic]
At Lulu, we spend a lot of time looking at data. This leads to some great insights into the economics of self-publishing we want to share.
EPUB Made Even Easier
Making an EPUB with Lulu’s ebook converter has never been easier! Follow our guide and upload your DOCX to create an amazing EPUB for sale and distribution.
How To Write…
From pen and paper to a laptop computer and everything in between, there has never been so many tools available
Magazine And Comic Book Layout
Magazine layouts are complex. So are comic book layouts. This post looks at some best practices and includes resources for starter templates.
Nisus Writer: Affordable Word Processing [Product Review]
Nisus Writer Express and Pro offer writers a range of useful features and simplified word processing, all at reasonable prices.
6 Author Website Tips for Success
An author without an author website will struggle to build a brand. Don’t let your readers get lost searching for your online, create a stunni
7 Nonfiction Writing Tips
Nonfiction writing isn’t dry, boring, or academic. These tips wil help you make your nonfiction writing vivid and relatable to your readers.
Social Selling For Your Book
If youre readers on social media, that’s where you need to be too! Social selling is a vital part of any independent author’s sales plan.
How To Write A Great Book Title
How do you grab a reader’s attention? With a captivating book title! Your book title will be one of the most important parts of your marketing plan.