Authority Self-Publishing

Grammarly Review: Is This the Best Grammar Checker?

January 24, 2022June 7, 2018 by Barrie Davenport

Even though I was an English major in college, and I have focused on writing for a large part of my life, I still overlook some errors in my writing.

Some grammar rules have changed over time, and it can be challenging to relearn what was ingrained in your brain when you were younger.

Because you can make mistakes so easily, and it is more difficult to notice them in your writing than in the work of others, it’s important to carefully proofread your writing with an editor and/or a software program that catches your errors.

Why And How To Create A Facebook Group As A Self-Published Author

January 12, 2023April 9, 2018 by Barrie Davenport

“Sure, I know the author of that book. We’re in a group together on Facebook.”

Be honest. How many of you would love to say that about your favorite author?

As a self-published author, chances are good there is someone out there (or a bunch of someones) who would love to say that about you, too.

You may be asking, “Who has time for that?” The answer is simple: self-publishing authors who are building a platform, increasing their following, and growing their income.

Learn The Proven Template For A Book Launch Press Release

January 12, 2023February 21, 2018 by Barrie Davenport

After months (possibly years) of writing, your book is finished.

You’ve spared no expense. You used the best writing software to write it.

You found and hired the perfect editor to polish your prose.

You teased your email list and social media followers with the title and asked for their help in picking an enticing sub-title.

What Will It Cost You To Publish A Book?

January 12, 2023February 10, 2018 by Ron Clendenin

You’ll find many of the same questions posted in writing forums and Facebook groups.

“How much does it cost to publish a book?” is second only to the question of how to publish a book.

There are many things to consider when it comes to publishing a book.

Digital or print?

Self-edit or hire out?

Which company should you use to publish?

What Is A Book Editor’s Salary?

September 16, 2020January 30, 2018 by Kelly Huckaby

Sally Smith (fictional character) is tired of working a 9-5 job that takes her away from her family five days a week.

Her current occupation requires a great deal of writing, so she decides to start a career working remotely as an editor.

With over a million ebooks sold each day, it’s apparent people still enjoy reading and writing—and all those authors need editors, right?

The Secrets To Finding And Hiring A Cover Designer

September 30, 2020January 9, 2018 by Barrie Davenport

The cover of your book is the first thing readers see when they browse brick-and-mortar or online bookstores.

Are the colors appealing? Does the cover convey the heart of the book? Is the title easy to read?

The fact that people will judge your book by its cover is exactly that: a fact. You need a cover designer who can sway people’s judgment toward the desire to purchase, not pass over.

40 Motivating Quotes About Writing

January 13, 2023November 13, 2017 by Barrie Davenport

Step into any elementary school classroom on Career Day and you’re bound to find at least one child whose sole goal in life is to be a writer.

Maybe they know someone who writes, or maybe they just have a story to tell — whatever the reason, they feel life will be incomplete if they can’t write when they grow up. Did I just describe you?

Many a high school newspaper has been started on the side, anonymously, by a quiet teenager who is observant. The need to prove their abilities keeps their articles ethical.