Friday Booking: And the Bear Snores On
I can just imagine the pitch for Bear Snores On by Karma Wilson. “There’s this bear, see. And it’s winter, see. And the bear… he snores. He just snores, see.” Okay, maybe it’s me, but I hear this in a…
Work Wednesday: Making the Price Right
Pricing is a tricky thing when it comes to books—whether print or digital. You have to price the book so that it is affordable to your audience. You have to price the book so it covers your expenses. You have…
Friday Booking: Grandfather Twilight’s Charm
Books come into our lives in so many ways. Many we buy. Some are given. And some just show up, we know not how. Barbara Berger’s beautiful Grandfather Twilight is one of those that just showed up one day. The…
Work Wednesday: What’s That You’re Selling?
Last week I said I would explain what a Sell Sheet is. When I was looking at ways to get information about my book in the hands of booksellers, I investigated via Google to see what other independent authors and…
Friday Booking: Is there Room on the Broom?
Every so often, at least once a month, the Kid and I go to the library. She browses through the shelves, pulling books down by their visual appeal. I browse through the shelves, read a few sentences and put many…
