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Unleashing Creativity: The Power of Freewriting Exercises
What is Freewriting? Freewriting is a writing technique that encourages unrestricted exploration and expression of ideas. It involves setting aside any inhibitions or self-criticism and simply allows thoughts to flow onto a page without any judgment or restraint. The...
KDP Book Sizes: How to Select the Right One
*This blog post was published on 1/5/23, and was updated on 4/10/24. There are no strict rules when it comes to choosing which KDP Book Sizes you should use for your books. However, there are some best practices to keep in mind when it comes to selecting...
Selling Journals on Amazon: 3 Strategies for Sales Success
Looking to grow your business by selling journals on Amazon? As a dietitian or healthcare professional, selling journals on Amazon is an excellent way to make a positive impact on your target audience, have wider reach and generate passive income for your business (or...
What is Amazon KDP Expanded Distribution?
When you self-publish on Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), you have 2 options: exclusively sell your paperback on Amazon.com OR sell it on Amazon.com PLUS opt-in to KDP Expanded Distribution KDP Expanded Distribution makes your book available for distribution...
Disclaimers for Books: What You Need to Know
For many first-time self-published authors, there’s a critical yet often overlooked element awaiting your attention: disclaimers for books. Use of official statements like the one above are intended to release the author/publisher (you) of legal responsibility for any...
Best Fonts for Book Covers
Don’t judge a book by its cover. We hear people say this all the time. However, when we are strolling the aisles in Barnes & Noble, can you honestly say that you don’t judge a book by its cover? It’s difficult not to. The imagery, the colors, and yes, the font...
30+ Best Canva Font Pairings
Choosing the right font pairing is an important aspect of creating a visually appealing design. Fonts can convey emotion, personality, and style, and they can make or break a design. Canva, a popular graphic design tool, offers a vast selection of fonts to...
All About Barcodes for Books
In the world of self-publishing, understanding the importance of barcodes for books and how to properly obtain one for your book, is yet another crucial step in the journey to becoming an author. Books are identified with an ISBN (International Standard Book Number)...
IngramSpark vs KDP: What are the key differences?
Self-publishing authors have several options when it comes to getting their book out into the world. There are two key players that I’ll be focusing on: IngramSpark vs KDP. Which is better, IngramSpark or Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP)? ...