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Self-Publishing Format Pros & Cons
Self-publishing format options are now starting to rival those of traditional publishers although the quality and availability of the products are still somewhat lacking. In this post, I will describe the book format options that are readily available to self-publishers and list the pros and cons of each. For the purposes of this article, I will consider the options offered through Amazon’s Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) program. Why KDP when there are other alternatives out there? Two reasons: It is the platform that I use and Amazon is a massive marketplace for your books. Kindle eBook Although the format is proprietary, Amazon has sold somewhere between 25 and 100 million…
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How Long Does it Take to Write a Novel?
I get this question all the time, so I thought it would make for a good post. The short answer is it varies. Every author is different; some can commit 8 hours a day to write prose while others, who are already working full-time jobs, may only be able to get in an hour or two a day. Some are so driven to finish that they won’t even consider taking a break while others are fine with a week or two off from writing. In this post, I’ll tell you my personal experience and let you come up with your own answer. Before I begin, I should probably give you…
