If you’re into creativity pep-talks, you may’ve already seen this commencement address from Neil Gaiman, author of Coraline, Stardust, and the popular comic book series The Sandman. If you haven’t seen it, check it out. Gaiman gives an inspiring speech …

The days are getting longer and warmer. Summer is on the horizon. And people are bringing out their sunscreen, beach chairs, and eReaders. Yep– it’s true. Anyone go to the beach last year? It looked like an outdoor Nook and…

Last weekend at the Pasadena LitFest, BookBaby president Brian Felsen had the opportunity to interview Janet Fitch, author of White Oleander (picked for Oprah’s Book Club) and Paint It Black. They discussed, in part, her famous 10 Writing Tips article…

Book designer Joel Friedlander talks with BookBaby president Brian Felsen about why DIY authors should still hire a professional designer when it comes time to print books. Firstly, Microsoft Word is not a professional product in terms of typesetting,…

eBooks aren’t just for fans (or writers) of fiction, memoir, and history. Thousands of businesses are also discovering the value of eBooks, both as an additional revenue stream and as a powerful passive marketing tool. Writing an eBook for your…

Award-winning novelist SJ Rozan and BookBaby president Brian Felsen sat down at the 2011 California Crime Writers Conference to talk about her creative process, how technology has changed the conversation with publishers, and the tricks that create a memorable book.…

To be effective in today’s noisy world, you can’t be lazy when it comes to marketing and selling your books. You have to stretch your thinking and your methods. You must break old paradigms and shatter trusted formulas. You must …

The Telegraph recently posted a fun video (with highly dramatic music!) that shows a group of bookbinders bringing a physical book to life. Take a a tour of Smith Settle’s handmade bookbinding process. Looking for high-quality, short-run custom book printing? BookBaby…

Book designer Joel Friedlander talks with BookBaby president Brian Felsen about the most common mistakes self-published authors make when it comes to designing their own books, including incorrect numbering of pages, numbering blank pages, and putting running heads on chapter…

Did you know that roughly 20% of people might pay for a course and NEVER sign in? That’s what happened to Jon Morrow with his Guest Blogging course. Roughly 2 out of 10 students paid $500 for his course and…

We’re a short attention-span society. KA-BLAM! (See– I just wrote that to get your attention.) If something doesn’t grab us in the first few seconds, we’re on to something else. Your book is no different– and the book cover is the first …

Award-winning novelist SJ Rozan and BookBaby president Brian Felsen sat down at the 2011 California Crime Writers Conference to talk about her creative process, how technology has changed the conversation with publishers, and the tricks that create a memorable book.…

Good morning, FWJ friends! Here are your freelance writing jobs for today. Freelance Writing Jobs Content Writing Freelance Writers – Marijuana.com (Remote) Blogging Jobs Boating Blogger (Anywhere) Bloggers to Review Product  Wedding and Lifestyle Blogger (Fort Lauderdale) Bloggers – ACM…

Extra! Extra! April was a big month in the world of eBooks, eReaders, and digital publishing. Here are a handful of headlines. Click the links to read more details on each story. 1. Barnes & Noble and Microsoft ink…

Extra! Extra! April was a big month in the world of eBooks, eReaders, and digital publishing. Here are a handful of headlines. Click the links to read more details on each story. 1. Barnes & Noble and Microsoft ink…

Good morning, everyone! In some parts of the world, today marks a special day for workers. It is Labor Day!1 For our friends in those countries celebrating Labor Day today, we hope you have an enjoyable break. For those of…

(Editor’s Note: This article was written by guest contributor Ali Luke, author of Lycopolis.) Ever given up on writing a book when it was halfway finished? Lots of writers run out of steam along the way. Others don’t even begin:…

You can’t really go anywhere online without hearing about Chris Guillebeau or his ultra-famous blog, the Art of Non-Conformity. He’s remarkably well known – and with good reason: Chris challenges conventional beliefs and helps his audience do the remarkable… on…

Tomorrow (Thursday, April 26th) is Poem in Your Pocket Day! A simple concept, the day invites people to: 1. Pick a poem you love. 2. Carry it with you in your pocket. 3. Share it with co-workers, family, and…

Pinterest– isn’t that a website for travel planners, lovers of delectables, and vintage-clothing aficionados? Well, yes; but many authors are finding creative ways to promote their books using the social scrapbooking site too. 10.4 million people currently use Pinterest, and…

Malcolm Gladwell, in his book Outliers, stated the theory that in order to master your art, you have to spend 10,000 hours in a kind of apprenticeship phase. How many hours have you spent writing in your lifetime? Here’s a cute…

Editor’s note: this article was written by guest contributor Ali Luke, author of Lycopolis. Have you ever started a book … only to give up part-way? Some authors get a few chapters into their book before running out of steam.…

Award-winning novelist SJ Rozan and BookBaby president Brian Felsen sat down at the 2011 California Crime Writers Conference to talk about her creative process, how technology has changed the conversation with publishers, and the tricks that create a memorable book.…

The Twitter-sphere is full of awesome content, and growing every second! Sometimes it’s hard to keep up– so here are 10 people we think are worth following on Twitter right now (in alphabetical order by Twitter handle): 1. @BookBaby BookBaby (of…

You know the stats– how even the very best writers have an acceptance rate of only 15-20%. You’ve embraced the idea that publication success involves a great deal of rejection. You’re sending out your finest work, and waiting– waiting.…

It’s true that you own the copyright to your original creative work the very moment it is set down in a fixed form (written, typed, etc.). But there are certain benefits and protections that are only guaranteed by officially registering…

It’s true that you own the copyright to your original creative work the very moment it is set down in a fixed form (written, typed, etc.). But there are certain benefits and protections that are only guaranteed by officially registering…

Owning a small business is tough – real tough. One month you’re rolling in sales and clients, cackling like a fiend at your riches. The next, you’re wild-eyed and panicked because work dried up… and so did the money. A…

Award-winning novelist SJ Rozan and BookBaby president Brian Felsen sat down at the 2011 California Crime Writers Conference to talk about her creative process, how technology has changed the conversation with publishers, and the tricks that create a memorable book.…

Being a successful freelancer requires that you acquire and maintain the latest information, tools, tips and skills in order to stay successful among the many people setting out on their own in the professional world. While there are tools available…

I’m flawed. You’re flawed. We’re all flawed. You know the feeling; someone critiques your writing, and you flash them the evil eyes while thinking, “You complete moron! You’ve missed the point of my piece entirely, and of course you did–…