SELF-PUBLISHING TIPS AND BLOG ARTICLES

Two of Chicago’s most thrilling literary events will take center stage in September, turning the city into a book lover’s dream. The festivities will begin with Book Confab Chicago on September 3–4, 2025, and be closely followed by the Printers Row Lit Fest on September 6–7. Together, these back-to-back events…

If you’ve ever watched a movie trailer and thought, “I need to see that!”, then you already understand the power of a book trailer. A book trailer works similarly. It’s a short, creative video that introduces your book and gets people excited to read it. But here’s the question many…

If you’re a new author who has only just started marketing your book, then you may have heard about using events to your advantage. But if you have been digging a little deeper, you notice a little divide between two schools of thought. There are those who advocate for marketing…

RM authors have their success stories while publishing and marketing their books with ReadersMagnet. Here are some of their secrets… Self-publishing is never an easy task, as it involves a significant amount of time, energy, and money. Many independent authors seek the most effective ways to market their books and…

For nine years, ReadersMagnet has helped hundreds of established and emerging authors. Now they’ve leveled up on their publishing and book marketing journey. Not only have they published their works with ReadersMagnet, but they have also taken a more proactive role in marketing and promotions. Now, they actively participate in…

In today’s digital landscape, being a writer is just one part of the equation. Modern authors are also publishers, designers, and marketers–often all at once. That’s why having the right essential tech tools for authors is no longer a luxury but a necessity. Whether you’re writing your first draft or…

Weaving stories, creating dialogues, and building storylines—they’re not the most straightforward tasks that authors do. It takes skill, commitment, ingenuity, and imagination to keep the lore alive on the page and beyond the confines of the sheets. Are you a storyteller? What types of stories do you write? If you…

The publishing landscape is a myriad of millions of wonderful and mysterious books all competing for readers’ attention and hearts. Statistics compiled by Bowker in 2025 revealed that 4 million books were published in that timeframe. How many more books will be made in the future? With all the novels…

Since the start of the dotcom era, just about anybody with a personal brand has needed a website. That includes authors. Now, you might still find some outliers who dislike anything involving the internet and probably still believe that this is a matter for publishers to worry about. But in…

In today’s ever-growing world of self-publishing, finding a legitimate self-publishing company can feel overwhelming and scary, especially for first-time authors. If you’re ready to share your wonderful characters and story with the world, choosing a legitimate self-publishing company is the first and most crucial step. With so many options available,…