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The Benefits of Using a No Price Barcode for Your Self-Published Book

Oct 4, 2023

As an award-winning book designer and self-publishing expert with over 15 years of experience, I’ve worked with hundreds of authors to help them successfully publish and market their books. One question that often comes up is whether authors should use a no price barcode, sometimes called a 90000 barcode, for their self-published book. “Sometimes called a 90000 barcode” In my experience, using a no price barcode offers some important benefits...

Discover the Power of Self-Publishing: Benefits and Basics Explained

Mar 1, 2023

If you are an aspiring author, you might be wondering how to get your book published. In the past, traditional publishing was the only option available for writers to publish their work. However, with the rise of self-publishing, authors now have more control over their work, and the publishing process has become more accessible. What is Self-Publishing: Self-publishing is the process of publishing a book without the involvement of a...

My Feature in Shoutout Colorado – Meet Veronica Yager – Designer & Self-Publishing Expert

May 26, 2021

I’m so excited to share that I was featured by Shoutout Colorado this month. Check it out here: Meet Veronica Yager – Designer & Self-Publishing Expert. They feature local small businesses, independent artists and creatives on their online magazine. Thanks to Nick Zelinger for recommending they interview me. A special shoutout in my interview went to my hubby, Colorado Independent Publishers Association (CIPA) & Brian Schwartz No one makes it in...

How to Setup an Amazon Author Page and Goodreads Author Page – interviewed by Cassy Huidobro

Apr 24, 2019

I was interviewed earlier by Cassy Huidobro, the current marketing board member at the Colorado Independent Publishers Association (CIPA). I share how to go about getting an Amazon Author page, and Goodreads Author page setup via shared screen and step-by-step, on how to manage your Amazon Author Page and Goodreads Author Account. If you’re a self-published author or aspiring to be one, THIS tip is for you! Video Credit –...

YellowStudios Wins Another First Place Award – eBook Design for a Cookbook…

Nov 28, 2017

Thanks to eclectic entertaining: Small Plates & Dainty Desserts author Barbara Stafford for thinking so highly of my work in converting her cookbook to eBook that she entered me into the 23rd annual CIPA EVVY Awards. And I won FIRST PLACE (GOLD)! (more…)

CIPA EVVY Merit Award for The Star Bright Factory

Aug 23, 2016

Wow! I am so honored to have won a CIPA EVVY Merit Award for Interior Layout/Design on the book I designed for Nancy Libbey Mills’ The Star Bright Factory! Thanks to Nancy for choosing me to do her book design.

10 Important Reasons to Start Making Time for Silence, Rest and Solitude

Nov 5, 2014

I need to take this advice myself. Take a look at this article (especially #8), and give it a shot! Post a comment on your results. Did the quietness drive you crazy? Did it spark a new book idea? Let me know! Title: 10 Important Reasons to Start Making Time for Silence, Rest and Solitude By: Thai Nguyen, HuffPost Healthy Living Article Snippet: It’s amazing how tuned out we become to the...

How a Self-Published Author Went from Zero Sales to Mainstream Success

Feb 24, 2014

Every author looks for the secret to success in selling their books. Whether it’s hearing you need to do book signings, or participating in Amazon’s KDP program, or doing speaking engagements – every successful author is successful utilizing different methods. You have to find the method that works for you, and for your personality. Here is another take from an author who self-published and couldn’t sell a copy of his...

Make Money Blogging as an Author

Jan 13, 2014

Whether you’re an author or not…everyone should have a blog these days. A blog brands yourself and gets your name out there. If you have a business, a blog is a great tool to build your stature within your industry community. You don’t have a business yet? Well why not try your hand at blogging and turn it into a money making machine for some extra income? Authors especially need...

What’s the best price for a self-published ebook? $3.99, Smashwords research suggests

May 15, 2013

Laura Hazard Owen writes an interesting article I thought my followers would be interested in…What should you price your ebook at? Turns out most authors price their ebooks at $2.99, but what sells the most copies? $3.99! Read a snippet below…Full article can be found here. What’s the best price for a self-published ebook? $3.99, Smashwords research suggests by Laura Hazard Owen One of the biggest decisions that self-published authors have...

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