How to Scan Your Art for Print Publication – Self-Publishing Tips If you’re an indie author creating your own art, it’s important to make sure the finished file is actually…
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How to Get a Free Readers’ Favorite Book Review Getting book reviews is one of the most talked about topics in indie self-publishing. So how do you get started? …
Top 10 Podcasts for Indie Authors The learning journey for an indie author is a big one. Even when you outsource you still need to know the basics so you...
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Head of IngramSpark Gives Her Top 12 Tips for Indie Authors Old Mate Media was at the Indie Publishing Forum, where the head of IngramSpark, Robin Cutler, offered her advice…
IngramSpark Interview: Answers to your Self-Publishing Questions There is one debate you’re bound to find raging in every self-publishing community: IngramSpark or Createspace? The two dominant players in print-on-demand both have their…
Understanding Full Bleed Printing and How to Design for Bleed Area. Understanding bleeds in printing and how they affect your images is vital! If you’re creating your own art, a self-publishing…
How to Add Editorial Reviews to your Book’s Amazon Page Are you missing out on an opportunity to sell your books? Did you know that Amazon gives you a free…
2017 Children’s Picture Book Report We recently surveyed 350 parents from across the world to gauge their attitudes and preferences when it comes to children’s books, and the results and…
How To Successfully Fund Your Book Through Kickstarter We talk to an author who has crowdfunded five comic books to discover what he has learned about the process. Kickstarter is…
What Does DPI Mean? If you’re making a children’s picture book or designing a cover, you will hear the term DPI used. But what does DPI mean? At Old Mate…
