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The Self-Published Book "Call Me a Lion" by Camila Chester: The Road to Success
Camilla has always been a writer, but she didn't take her craft seriously until 2010. After studying for two years at the Open University, she received a certificate in creative writing and literacy and became active in the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI). She's finished five books for kids, written a few short stories for adults, and is now drafting a book for both audiences. In addition, eight of her short stories...
Here Are Three Simple Strategies for Distributing Your Self-Published Books
It's a common misconception among self-published authors that distribution to major bookstore chains is impossible. The author of the fantasy novel "The Emaneska Series" discusses the process of getting their books into more than twenty Waterstones bookstores throughout the United Kingdom in this blog post. The author recommends keeping these three things in mind when working to distribute your self-published book 1. Take advantage of the shopkeepers' enthusiasm for books. We self-publishers have a special...
Self-Publishing Author Amanda Hocking's Incredible Story
Amanda Hocking is a bestselling author of Young Adult paranormal romance literature, notable for her self-publishing success. She made a name for herself with the My Blood Approves trilogy, published in 2010, and the Trylle trilogy, which sold over 1.5 million copies in the same year. Hocking has kept writing both series, as well as The Hollows, Watersong, and The Kanin Chronicles, which will continue in August. In 2012, Hocking shattered records for self-published writers...