Need help in creating a print book in IngramSpark, but feel a bit overwhelmed? Don’t worry, I have you covered. I created four books earlier this year, but when I went back in to start a fifth, I decided to document the process to make it easier for me and for any other indie authors. Hope this documentation helps you!
Step-by-Step Instructions of How to Use the Vellum Software to Format Your Books
Looking for a step-by-step guide on how to use Vellum software to format your books (both ebook and print)? You’ve come to the right place. These instructions are easy to use and also have screenshots to help you quickly format your book in Vellum for not only the Kindle format, but also for Google Play, Nook, and Apple’s iBooks.
2020 Year-end Wrap-up: Full Sales and Expenses as an Indie Author
I had visions of 2020 being an amazing year, but it turned out to be the most complex and challenging year of my life so far. The pandemic hit, protests broke out throughout America, and we chose a new President. On a personal level, I lost my job in July and started a new position in September. I wrote 7 books, published 4 of them, and will be publishing 2 others in January.
How to Create an eBook in 8 (Somewhat) Easy Steps
About 9 years ago I took the leap and starting writing and publishing my books. I love to write. To date, I’ve written 14 books with a 15th in the formatting stage. To make life easier, I decided to write down my process on how to create an ebook and thought I’d share.
In my travels, I’ve met many people who have wanted to write a book but didn’t know where to start or how to create the book and upload it to Amazon, Kobo, iBooks, and Barnes & Noble.
How to Stay Afloat in the Pandemic: Use Your Skills!
Within just a few months, the coronavirus has not only threatened our very lives, but it has also brought to light a good number of societal problems that have left countless people at a disadvantage. Among the biggest concerns are economic ones. Millions of jobs have been lost, while multitudes of businesses have been shuttered. And if you’re among those who have lost their livelihoods at such a difficult time, no doubt, the repercussions are weighing heavily on you.
Should You Give Up as a Writer?
The sensible thing to do would be to give up. Stop writing, realize that I've given it the good old college try and move on to something else.
I'd gain a lot of time back in my life, could focus on other priorities and that would be that.
But I won't. I really can't.
I just don't want to give up writing books.