There are always plenty of reasons not to write, right? Not enough time, too many responsibilities, don’t know how to get started, overwhelmed by the idea, and so on. Such concerns present themselves whenever we humans consider new paths or projects. Here at Bublish, we coach many writers and authors. And, trust us, these negative […]
Did you know books were among the first commercially produced holiday gifts? It’s true! Publishers practically invented modern-day holiday gift giving. To this day books remain extremely popular gifts. Why? Well, there are millions of choices and books are affordable, easy to ship, and can be personalized. Choosing a unique title for a friend, family […]
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If you’re a self-published author, it’s important to understand distribution. The choices you make regarding distribution can make or break your book sales. In this free webinar—part of the ongoing training provided by the Women in Publishing Summit hosted by Alexa Bigwarfe—Bublish CEO Kathy Meis will talk about about the major distribution channels for each […]
According to a widely cited survey, “81% of Americans say they have a book in them.” Based on today’s population, that means there are 267 million people in the U.S. who want to write a book. Unfortunately, there’s another statistic about authorship: 97% of the people who start writing a book never finish it. There […]
The emails and articles started showing up a couple of weeks ago. First, there was an email from the team at Ingram: This fall, the global publishing business can expect disruption in shipping, increases in costs throughout the supply chain, shortages in consumables used for packing and shipping, and shortages in manufacturing supplies for books […]
“Everyone has at least one book in them.”—Christopher Hitchens, author and Orwell Prize Winner According to surveys, 81% of people believe they have a book in them, but only a small number will actually write and publish that book. As someone who works with writers every day, this is heartbreaking. The world is so in need of […]
No doubt about it, 2020 has been a year to remember…just for all the wrong reasons! As we look toward a brighter 2021, we think you deserve something special for making it through this challenging year. Announcing Bublish’s “Goodbye 2020” Holiday Special! You can lock in saving today on Bublish’s most popular publishing package and […]
Each Thursday, I share a writing prompt with the Bublish community of authors around the world. It’s a creative outlet for me and I truly enjoy this weekly ritual. Since many writers have expressed to me that they are struggling to find inspiration in a year filled with so much bad news, I thought I’d […]
According to the Direct Marketing Association, email marketing on average sees a 4300% return on investment for businesses in the United States. As a self-published author, you are running your own publishing business, so email marketing is a skill that you should definitely have in your book marketing toolkit. And with online book shopping up […]