Archive - Prepare to Publish

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…

Nov 25, 2022 •

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:

Nov 18, 2022 •

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…

Nov 11, 2022 •

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?

Nov 4, 2022 •

This is Prepare to Publish, a newsletter offering expert advice on creating and publishing books.

Nov 4, 2022 •

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