The Business of Self-Publishing: A Day in The Life of a Self-Published Author

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Happy Hump Day, WG2E-Land! Being a self-published author is as much about being a CEO as it is about being the primary artist in residence (in this case – an author). Each day, I write 10 to 15 new pages on the manuscript I’m working on and often ideas pop-up for others in line to [...]

Does Self-Publishing Have a Formula for Success?

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Emails from Aspiring Writers I’ve made ten or eleven sales and I have to say, I’m not feeling that great about myself. I don’t know what to do now. How do people find my book? How did you get readers to find your book? I have no idea how to make that happen. ~~~ I’m [...]

Natalie Gayle on “What I Would and Wouldn’t Do Again as a Self-Publishing Newbie”

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Happy Monday, WG2E-land! Please give a big ol’ WG2E Welcome to today’s Guest, Natalie Gayle, who’s treating us to fabulous scoop on “What I Would and Wouldn’t Do Again as a Self-Publishing Newbie.” Take it away, Natalie… In September last year I finally got serious and decided to finish the book that I’d started to [...]

Creating a Reader-Friendly Website

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Happy Weekend, WG2E-Land!!! We’ve got fabulous scoop today from WG2E-Lander Ellen M. Gregg, who’s sharing tips on how to create a reader-friendly website. Take it away, Ellen… Greetings, WG2E-ers! I’m waving at you from southern New Hampshire, and squeezing D.D. in a big, appreciative cyber hug for having me here today. Will you do me [...]

Self-Publishing for Beginners: My Ebook is Ready to Upload so Where Do I Upload It and What Should I Prepare Ahead of Time?

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First of all, a big ol’ Happy Easter to those of you who celebrate it! And Happy Spring to everyone!!! Now then…if you’re brand new to Self-Publishing, here are a few tips on Where to Upload Your Ebook and What to Prepare Ahead of Time. 1. Prepare your Upload Descriptions ***Note: I do this ahead [...]