Advice On Becoming Self Published

With the advent of eBook readers and apps for all PCs, Mac and devices of all operating systems it is easier than ever to create content and self publish it. All the major platforms make it free and easy to upload a .doc file and have it converted to a book that can be found on Amazon, Barnes and Noble and other platforms.

Short stories, poetry, fiction, non-fiction, cook books, photo essays and more are within your ability to publish at no cost. No agents, no publishers, no filters or screening. Everybody is an expert in something (or many somethings) and it’s time to share your knowledge with the world. We’ll have tips here to help you along the way.

How to Turn Your eBook into a “Real” Print Book

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For the past several months I have been writing and creating eBooks, specifically for the Amazon Kindle, on a variety of topics. Fiction, non-fiction, plus books filled with photographs and art. During this time, there was a niggling thought in my head that I needed to create a book in print. The photographers and artists [...]

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Self Publishing Teaches You to Let Go

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My last post here was about how I published my first photo book for the Kindle. It was quite a challenge even though it is a fairly simple process. The simplicity is going to make some of my friends crazy as they begin creating their own books. You start with a Word document. First tip [...]

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My First Book of Photographs – Flowers With Wings Butterfly Photos

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In another post I explained how we need to make time to do the things that are hiding deep inside ourselves and let them out. Well I did it, I published my first book of photographs on the Kindle. It is Flowers With Wings and has not only my photographs, but one from Vinny O’Hare [...]

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