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What should I do to plan my publication?
As Christmas looms, I’m going to keep this newsletter short and to the point! But if you are working on a book, or planning to write one, aside from the…
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Andrew Chapman
How do I get my book into bookstores?
This is a question we all wish there were a simpler answer to, but… The short answer is that it is very difficult to get a self-published book into…
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Andrew Chapman
Do I need an ISBN?
I often get asked this by authors, or about whether they’re needed for ebooks, and about where to get them. Here’s a snappy overview. The short answer…
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Andrew Chapman
November 2022
Are Amazon ads worth it?
I was contacted this week by an author who tells me: I have self-published a handful of books over the years with KDP and Kobo (fiction and…
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Andrew Chapman
What sort of paper should my book have?
I’m often asked by authors whether they should choose the white or cream paper option at print on demand services such as Amazon KDP and IngramSpark…
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Andrew Chapman
How should I tell my life story?
An author who prefers to remain anonymous has asked me this: “I am 74 years young and would like to write about my life… Should I simply tell the story…
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Andrew Chapman
What is the best way to go about acquiring the publishing rights for self-published books?
Jack Kaufman contacted me to ask: What is the best way to go about acquiring the publishing rights/copyright for self-published books? Does a…
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Andrew Chapman
Coming soon
This is Prepare to Publish, a newsletter offering expert advice on creating and publishing books. Each week from November 2022, you’ll be able to ask…
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Andrew Chapman
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