Self to Shelf
Mae BainterAt Self to Shelf, we’re here to help you navigate the journey from writer to published author. Whether you’re looking for assistance with editing, publishing options, or effective marketing strategies, our friendly team is dedicated to supporting you.
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A Little Goes a Long Way
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As authors we tend to struggle with the next steps. How to move forward in each aspect of our journey. The writing part comes naturally but everything else can be hard to understand. It is confusing and har...
Preparing for Author Signing Events: Tips from the Trenches
Signing events are exciting, but they can also be a logistical headache if you’re not prepared. Here’s a practical guide to getting your table, your books, and yourself ready for a smooth and successful event.
1. Promotional Material...
The Indie Author's Timeline Guide for releasing your book.
1. Midway through your book (50% written):
Timeline: 0–2 months into writing
Start thinking about your socials. Build an audience, engage with potential readers, and get active now—long before your book is finished.
2. Finish your bo...
Publishing Wide: How to Sell Your Book Beyond Amazon
Whether to go exclusive with Amazon (Kindle Unlimited) or go wide by distributing across multiple retailers is a hard decision for indie authors!
Kindle Unlimited has a huge reader base, promotions are easier to run, and the platform is ea...
The Backlist: How Older Books Can Boost Your Sales
You’ve written and published a book. What do you do now?
The answer: Write the next one.
Building a backlist of books is great for an author, so don’t stop at one book – keep writing!
- Many Readers don’t want just one book
Whe...
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