by Colby R Rice | Jul 7, 2012 | Marketing & Selling, Pre-Launch & Author Preparation
Ten MORE Tips for Maximizing Your SEO Discoverability as an Author This post on maximizing your SEO is looong overdue, so I figured I would stick this post in between my “planning your big breakthrough” post that’s forthcoming! In a seminar at the Book Expo of...
by Colby R Rice | Jun 30, 2012 | Independent (Indie) Publishing, Pre-Launch & Author Preparation, Writing Inspiration & Writing Achievements
The Myth of Overnight Success Let’s face it, both writing science fiction / fantasy and publishing independently is a lot of work. Most people treat these two paths as completely separate careers because there is so much to be done for each, so much to learn....
by Colby R Rice | May 27, 2012 | Book Production & Publishing, Independent (Indie) Publishing, Marketing & Selling, Pre-Launch & Author Preparation
Five Professional Development Conferences and Conventions that You Should Put on Your Calendar! Hey there sci-fi & fantasy lovers! Do you need to build up your technical and professional know-how to make your novel a success? Here’s a list of conferences...
by Colby R Rice | Apr 25, 2012 | Book Production & Publishing, Independent (Indie) Publishing, Marketing & Selling, Pre-Launch & Author Preparation
As an Indie Publisher, Do I Really Need an ISBN for Publishing Online? YES! YES, YES, TRIPLE YES!! Okay, now that I’m done being melodramatic, allow me to explain why I am so adamant about having an ISBN. For first and foremost, what is an ISBN? ISBN stands for...
by Colby R Rice | Apr 13, 2012 | Independent (Indie) Publishing, Pre-Launch & Author Preparation
Indie Publishing vs Traditional Publishing: Pros and Cons If you’re still trying to figure out whether or not you should independently publish your book, you’ve come to the right place! Check out the nifty table for the pros and cons of both publishing...
by Colby R Rice | Apr 13, 2012 | Independent (Indie) Publishing, Pre-Launch & Author Preparation
Planning Your Writing & Publishing Career I’ve been writing fantasy and science fiction since I was a little dreamy brat in 5th grade. But when I seriously sat down three years ago and decided that I wanted to be a novelist, I had to set some guidelines for...
