In my last post, I talked about what I consider to be the most fun part of the self-publishing process: designing your novel’s cover. In today’s post, I’m sharing what I consider to be the hardest part of self-publishing: writing your novel’s back cover. Now, some indie authors plan on only offering their novel as … Continue reading Write Your Novel’s Back Cover First
I’m so excited to show you the cover of my middle-grade novel, The Contenders! I have to say–having a cover designed for your novel has got to be the most FUN part of the self-publishing process. I mean, you get to see your novel conceptualized in different fonts, drawings, and photos. If you’re a visual … Continue reading Creating the Cover for The Contenders
Had I been born somewhere from the 16th to the 19th century, I would have been a printer. Why? Because I have an inordinate love for letterpress, invented by Johann Gutenberg in the mid-1400s. Did you know that letterpress was the primary form of printing and communication for more than 500 years? That means that … Continue reading Why I Chose to Self-Publish My First Novel
