How to Get a Free IngramSpark Title Setup You’re an indie author trying to self-publish your book, right? There are many costs to factor in and here we share some…
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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…
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…
Everything Indie Authors Need to Know about GDPR Privacy Laws The General Data Protection Regulation or GDPR is now being enforced on all of us who sell books to European…
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…
IngramSpark’s New Trim Size is Great News for Children’s Book Makers IngramSpark has just added a much needed new landscape trim size to its book options, although it comes with…
66% of Children’s Book Readers Seek Better Book Design Whether you’re hiring a designer and artist, or doing it all yourself, make no mistake, book design is one of the key…
Step 1 to Becoming an Author: Embracing the Right Writer Mindset So you’ve made a decision to become a creator of literature. Awesome! Here’s some advice to help you begin…
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…
