Category Archives: How to Publish
Copyright, Trademark, or Patent?
People often ask me how they can protect their work. There is a lot of confusion about what form of protection is appropriate. When should you use a copyright? And what exactly is a patent or trademark? Here’s a quick
Copyright, Trademark, or Patent?
People often ask me how they can protect their work. There is a lot of confusion about what form of protection is appropriate. When should you use a copyright? And what exactly is a patent or trademark? Here’s a quick
How Can You Protect a Creative Idea?
THE NEXT BEST THING TO SLICED BREAD I know how the creative mind works: when you have a brainstorm, you know your idea is unique and brilliant. It probably is, but know this: many people have brilliant ideas, and they
How Can You Protect a Creative Idea?
THE NEXT BEST THING TO SLICED BREAD I know how the creative mind works: when you have a brainstorm, you know your idea is unique and brilliant. It probably is, but know this: many people have brilliant ideas, and they
The 5 Elements of a Great Book
There are five elements to a great book—only one is your content. To create a successful book, you need: 1. A great concept 2. A catchy title 3. An outstanding cover, and book interior (design) 4. Good editing (content and
The 5 Elements of a Great Book
There are five elements to a great book—only one is your content. To create a successful book, you need: 1. A great concept 2. A catchy title 3. An outstanding cover, and book interior (design) 4. Good editing (content and
PayPal Reverses Proposed Censorship: Letter From Smashwords Founder Mark Coker
Great news. Yesterday afternoon I met with PayPal at their office in San Jose, where they informed me of their decision to modify their policies to allow legal fiction. Effective last night, we rolled back the Smashwords Terms of Service
PayPal Reverses Proposed Censorship: Letter From Smashwords Founder Mark Coker
Great news. Yesterday afternoon I met with PayPal at their office in San Jose, where they informed me of their decision to modify their policies to allow legal fiction. Effective last night, we rolled back the Smashwords Terms of Service
A Book Cover That Freezes Viewers in Their Tracks
Book designer Karen Minster takes a gutsy chance by turning the name of the author and the image of the swanky lady 90 degrees in this book cover design. An image deliberately misplaced like this draws attention, while inferring that
A Book Cover That Freezes Viewers in Their Tracks
Book designer Karen Minster takes a gutsy chance by turning the name of the author and the image of the swanky lady 90 degrees in this book cover design. An image deliberately misplaced like this draws attention, while inferring that
How Much Should a Custom Book Cover Cost?
Whether you are publishing just an E-book or in print, you will need a book cover. This means that you will have to hire at least one design professional. There are two people traditionally involved in book cover design: 1.
How Much Should a Custom Book Cover Cost?
Whether you are publishing just an E-book or in print, you will need a book cover. This means that you will have to hire at least one design professional. There are two people traditionally involved in book cover design: 1.
Should an Author Design Their Own Bookcover?
A few years ago I was asked to step in to finish a book cover design. The author already had a painting to put on the cover, so all I didn’t have to illustrate the book. I used my expertise
Should an Author Design Their Own Bookcover?
A few years ago I was asked to step in to finish a book cover design. The author already had a painting to put on the cover, so all I didn’t have to illustrate the book. I used my expertise
The Story of a Good Book Gone Bad, and What it Took to Save It
A couple of years ago, I had a client who had lost his book designer to a family emergency and asked me to finish the design of the interior of the book. As I explored the existing design I saw
The Story of a Good Book Gone Bad, and What it Took to Save It
A couple of years ago, I had a client who had lost his book designer to a family emergency and asked me to finish the design of the interior of the book. As I explored the existing design I saw
Tips for Self-Publishing Your Book
Tips for successful self-publishing: DO 1. publish your print book with LS however, there are definite hidden pitfalls in their service, so you should have outside help — they are not geared to help you, the small publisher, and can’t
Tips for Self-Publishing Your Book
Tips for successful self-publishing: DO 1. publish your print book with LS however, there are definite hidden pitfalls in their service, so you should have outside help — they are not geared to help you, the small publisher, and can’t
How Much Should a Book Cover Design Cost?
How much should a book cover design cost? Before I answer that question, I need to review what it takes to produce a great book cover. There are two people traditionally involved in bookcover design: • The illustrator/photographer who provides
How Much Should a Book Cover Design Cost?
How much should a book cover design cost? Before I answer that question, I need to review what it takes to produce a great book cover. There are two people traditionally involved in bookcover design: • The illustrator/photographer who provides
