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April 12, 2023
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@sbnova1Is book three in the works?Q&A The question I answered today was ‘how many books will there be in the Outcast series?’ #bookstagram #books #theoutcastseries #booktok #writing
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@sbnova1Are there anymore books coming out for Draken?Q&A The question today was, ‘how do you describe your relationship with the act of writing?’ #writing #books #theoutcastseries #booktok #bookstagram
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@sbnova1Where did the inspiration for your pack dynamics come from?Q&A The question today was, ‘are there anymore books coming out for Draken? What does it being unpublished mean?’ #bookstagram #booktok #books
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@sbnova1My final question was, ‘where did the inspiration come from when creating the pack dynamics in your books?’ #booktok #theoutcastseries #writing #bookstagram #books
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May 25, 2019
October 9, 2018
Q & A Transcript From Facebook
When is the next Outcast book released?
A: I’m aiming for Dec-April time. Sorry I can’t be more specific, but it’s better to be vague than give specifics at this point. I can also tell you that I’m currently writing two books, and A Kingdom of Nomads works on a grander scale than AKOE. Hence the time it’s taking 
Can you give any spoilers for AKON?
A: Well, I can tell you that in this book, Serena IS transformed … As are some of the others in different ways 
. This book will include intro’s/meetings/references to Serena’s sister and mate. We will hear from all the old favorites and be introduced to some new ones! Including a Jinn and a Siren/pirate.
Can you give us a rough timeframe for your next releases?
A: AKON Dec-April 2019.
TBA Title, first book of my new RH series, Dec-April 2019.
My RH series will be more episodic in nature and shorter at 200-300 pages, so I’ll be able to write the books alongside the others listed here.
AKOW (outcast) Dec ’19-April ’20.
AKOF (outcast) Dec ’20-April ’21.
Merlin Rises ’21-’22.
Draken sequel ’21-’22. Followed by two more in the SF series.
**This schedule is subject to change in case of unpredictable life events. But I will try to stick to it as much as possible.
What is happening with Draken? When will the sequel be released?
A: This is a tricky one. It also demands a longer explanation. First off, I started writing Draken when I was caring for my mom over 5 years ago. Overall, it took 3 years to write and was a passion project. It helped with the anxiety and depression I suffered from back then. And I really had no idea if this could become my career. Of course I hoped it would be, but it all seemed impossible back then. Still, I always planned to write the sequel straight away. But then, AKOE came barging into my head right after I completed Draken and demanded to be written … weird but true! And thank goodness I followed that instinct because otherwise I wouldn’t be able to write full-time.
Then, I planned on writing the Draken sequel after AKOE was out, but the straight up truth is that the Outcast series is more popular and has more of a following. The pressure and support for a release is greater. Also, I realized very early on into writing AKOE that it would become linked to the Southern Fire world (Draken), and that both of these books were like puzzle pieces to a greater story I wanted to tell. But it requires that I play the long game. Writing 2 series’ plus a book that links them (Merlin Rises) is something that will take years. And given the timelines and how the characters will interact between all three it made sense for me to put the Southern Fire series on the back burner until I have the Outcast series done. If I tried to do it any other way, I’d be in danger of serious plotholes and confusion further down the line. Obviously, I could unpublish Draken in the meantime so that new readers didn’t get annoyed or pissed about this. But that would cause its own problems.
I truly hate the idea of making people wait, and it isn’t what I planned to happen, but then … sometimes it’s best to let life take you where you need to go instead of forcing it. SOOOO, long story short, the Outcast series will come first. There are 4 books in that series and one standalone book (Merlin Rises) that bridges the Outcast and SF series. So while we might not be looking at a George RR Martin timeframe for the SF sequel, there will be a longer wait between the 1st and 2nd book. A bit like an Outlander or Harry Potter timeframe of three to five years.
COVER ART FOR AKON BELOW
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March 19, 2018
January 12, 2018
My interview with H.A Lynn, where I discuss my new book, A Kingdom of Exiles!
After having the pleasure of reading A Kingdom of Exiles by S.B. Nova, I was thrilled to give it a five-star rating on Goodreads and Amazon. I was even more excited to pick her brain afterward about her new release, as well as how her writing process has changed and what literary success means to her. […]
via Interview with S.B. Nova: Author of A Kingdom of Exiles — H.A.Lynn
December 24, 2017
The Launch For AKOE!!
It’s finally here! A Kingdom of Exiles took me over a year from inception to publication and I’ve loved/hated the process.
My writing year (back in October 2016) started with two months of writing it out longhand. This went on to fill out five notebooks. Then, I typed it up and edited for three months straight. Those months were perhaps the hardest and the most rewarding of the entire experience. Seven days a week, and a minimum of eight hours a day. I was exhausted. My sleeping pattern was the opposite of ‘normal’ which ultimately led me to call the publishing side of my business: Night Owl. But I also loved those three months. There was something so exhausting and exhilarating about them. It was pure. Just me and the characters. What followed was months of rewrites and working with my editor.
It’s odd but when I talk about writing to strangers, people often have what I call a ‘la la’ interpretation of what writing for a living must be like. It goes something along the lives of either you are a starving artist or you’re a lady of leisure. In reality … at least for me, this year has been about hard work, a huge dose of idealism and a touch of insanity. That’s what’s kept me going day to day.
So, I’ve told you a little about the work that’s gone into the book. Now, perhaps I should tell you about the book itself … The thing is, like almost all authors, I hate describing my books. And you can always read the blurb if you’d like a description. All I’ll say is that this book has meant the world to me. I always felt like Draken was about getting my feet under me and it was about struggle and finding my voice. It was about chances and crippling anxiety and insecurities. AKOE was more of a pleasure to write and in my opinion, my writing improved as a result. I truly fell head over heels for all the characters and all I can do is hope that others feel the same way. And now with AKOE, I feel very differently to how I did when Draken was published. I’m not surprised that someone loves the characters anymore. Quite the opposite—I can’t imagine not loving the characters in AKOE.
Now to my future plans and works … This is a tough one. And I have to be honest, it’s tough for one very annoying and frustrating reason: money. Yes, sometimes reality comes knocking and you face a decision that could shape your life for many years to come. Writing very rarely pays the bills consistently. And yet, it is one of the most difficult things in the world to walk away from something you love with your very soul. My choice is still pending … but if I choose the road with no money, then I have the next twenty years of my career planned out! Three series with perhaps three to four books a piece and they all join up in one epic story-line told across worlds … A touch ambitious but what’s life without an impossible dream or two? So until next time …
Much love,
Nova
You can buy AKOE from Amazon stores now!
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February 6, 2017
January 23, 2017
Authors’ Guide to Post-Launch Mania
In a previous blog post, I mentioned that I was going to say a little about my post-launch plans, and pass on some of the things I’ve learned. But by the time I’d written a 1000 words I had to stop and re-think.
Now, I’ve broken up what I’ve learned about successful book launches and turned it into a weekly blog spot. Each post will be part of a list, designed to rank and guide authors through the critical actions they can take before and after a launch. Although, just a heads-up, each element plays a vital part in a successful book launch, and in the longevity of your career as an author.
How do I know this?
I’m not a consultant and I haven’t helped launch any fantastically impressive authors. I’m probably just like you, I’ve brought out my first book and I’m writing the next two. This series of posts originates from three things: time, research and learning from the right people.
Before we start, I want to be clear that I haven’t done all of the things on this list, and some of the things I’ve mentioned can be done prior to launch. In fact, many are best started months before. The key is not to let them slide after the launch is over. But without further a do, let us proceed to the list.
What’s the most important thing you can post-launch?
Build your email list.
This is a sub-topic in of itself, and entire courses have been created around teaching people how to do it. This is because many authors see it as the key to their success. I had a very lively discussion with a woman in a Facebook community about this once; she was adamant that building an email list was no more important than any other aspect of marketing your books. I disagree. Building an email list is consistently ranked among experts the most valuable asset you can have as a creative professional. The logic for this is simple.
You own your email list. You don’t have to rely on third parties like Facebook or Twitter, who could change their algorithms or rules at any time, severely limiting the reach you have to the audience you’ve spent months, or years cultivating. This makes it one of the more predictable and reliable sources of audience growth.
You have better reach. Your posts on Facebook or Twitter are easy to miss, but people are more careful when it comes to checking their email.
You can be more specific in who you target. You can view and track information on subscribers. If you gain an idea of how many people open your emails or click on your links, you can manage your list accordingly.
You get an increase in revenue. If you reach 10,000 subscribers, and they’re people who have bought your books in the past, chances are your revenue increases.
Now, as I said earlier, there are people who have made teaching this topic a priority, so if I can’t convince you, or if you just want to learn more, check out Nick Stephenson’s website.
How do you start building a list?
I started by writing down all the names of the people within my immediate circle that would be interested in receiving a newsletter. Afterwards, I began listing ideas for content that would be interesting and/or valuable to my readers. Here are a few of my ideas if you need inspiration:
Updates & announcements.
My writing process.
Character bios/backstory.
Deleted scenes.
Giveaway offers.
Countdown deals.
Suggestions of other books they might enjoy.
Fan art.
Life before writing.
Music/soundtracks you listened to while writing.
Inspirational sparks you use when writing.
Writing location. Tour of office, research trips.
What then?
After you’ve raided your contacts list and created all this content, you go sign up with a reputable company that is going to automate and sequence those emails for you. Sequencing simply means that the emails are timed to the subscriber.
You need a company that will:
Build email automation and manages a list that grows.
Lets people unsubscribe.
Lets you view information on your subscribers, manage and download your list.
Enables you to send targeted emails to subscribers based up personal preferences, geographical location and actions they’ve taken with previous emails.
Enables you to set up multiple lists from one account.
Many authors recommend Mail Chimp and Aweber.
Now, creating all this content is tough work, and I’m sure a lot of authors would rather be writing books, but if you do this right, you end up with direct access to your audience.
And when the time comes to inform your email list of a book release, or the launch date, don’t hesitate. Many authors feel uncomfortable with the ‘selling’ bit. But if people sign up to your newsletter chances are they want to be told when your next book comes out. It’s not the same as handing out flyers on the street. So go for it!
How do you promote an email list?
The key is to offer something for free in return for a signup. It has to be valuable, useful and related to your books.
Place a lead magnet in the back of your book, which directs readers to your website, where you can have pop-ups or an eye-catching graphic advertising your freebies. Capture that email in return.
Place a Facebook ad, which can be a powerful tool for targeting your core audience. Redirect them to your website, where you repeat the freebie process.
How do you utilise that list?
Ask people to be part of an advance street team that’s going to read/review your books before everyone else. Offer them the eBook version for free. If you have a team 400 strong, some of those readers will also go out and buy the book. Imagine all of those reviews posted on Amazon. It could start your launch with a bang!
Ask people to be beta-readers.
Use it to analyse your target audience. What do they click on? What do they open? Where are they from? The more you understand your readers, the easier it will be to connect with them, improve your emails and offer them something of value in the future.
Resources:
http://kikolani.com/introducing-bloom...
http://www.yourwriterplatform.com/writers-guide-to-an-email-list/
January 21, 2017
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A Closer Look at Traditional Publishing vs. Self-Publishing
Right off the bat, this doesn’t have to be an either/or choice. You can become a hybrid author, but before we muddy the waters discussing that, lets assess the options of traditional and self-publishing.
What is Traditional Publishing?
Before the invention of the eBook and print on demand, not to mention the contributions of companies like Smashwords and Amazon, there was no such thing as traditional publishing. It was just the way things were done. Publishers controlled the printing press, distribution and knowledge of how to get published.
Signing the contract
The process of getting a book deal involves submitting your work to agents, and if you find one willing to represent you, they submit your manuscript to publishers on your behalf. If a publisher becomes interested, they will offer you a contract, and after a series of edits, hey presto, you’re published! Of course to get to this stage, you’ll probably have received a hefty stack of rejection letters.
What are the pros of traditional publishing?
Financial incentives. If you get a contract, you won’t have to pay any of the upfront fees associated with publishing e.g. editors and a designer for your front cover. You might also get an advance that is counted against royalties, averaging out at £6000. However, the advance as an incentive seems to be falling out of fashion.
A publisher’s resources. This is something a self-published author could never hope to replicate because they are just one person. They don’t have a team of professionals backing them up. An indie author has to take time out from writing to find the right editor, grow their business, and market their books. So for a writer who doesn’t want to be pulled in other directions, letting the publisher take the reins can be a relief.
Reputation/Prestige. This is a weak one for me because the stigma towards self-published authors is weakening. However, the large majority of literary awards are off limits to indie authors, and many reviewers/bloggers refuse to take submissions by indie authors.
The idea that authors are insecure alcoholics might be a tad melodramatic. But being an author can be a lonely experience. If you add in a few rejections/bad reviews, and the prevalent belief that ‘being an author is an unrealistic proposition,’ you’ve got yourself a recipe for self-doubt. To have someone accept your work and receive validation from publishers can be a powerful motivator.
Print distribution to bookstores. This is what the traditional publishing model was built on. They have dedicated sales reps that go to bookstores and pitch books they predict will be bestsellers. This model makes more sense to retailers, because they can’t listen to a pitch per author – they’d be there for days. But once in store, books only have a month to shine, if they’re not selling well enough they’re removed.
What are the cons of traditional publishing?
Slow production cycles (12-18 months). Once you sign that contract, don’t expect your work to be on the shelf quickly. Even before your book is launched, you’re looking at a long wait to find an agent and then you have to wait until a publisher decides whether they want to sign you. This lack of progress and autonomy would make anyone frustrated, even depressed. Considering you can publish a book on Amazon within hours and be paid 60 days later, all that waiting around seems pointless.
Lack of financial incentives. A bit confusing as this was a ‘pro’ for traditional publishing. It all depends on how you look at it. A publisher might offer an advance of £6000 and pay your editor, but they offer measly royalty rates in return (avg. range 5-17%), and remember your agent gets a bite out of that (15-20%). You’ll also have to deal with infrequent payments, waiting six months for your annual royalty report. These are reported by some authors to be difficult to understand and they don’t always match up with what you get paid, which makes a cash flow assessment for future income a pipe dream.
Lack of creative control. This is the one that makes all the difference to me. If you sign with a publisher, they call the shots. They own the rights to your book, and you don’t have the final say on anything.
Lack of marketing support. The average author doesn’t get offered a big marketing campaign from a publisher. Only the superstars get those. Many traditionally published authors have to do their own marketing, and often get no more help than being placed in a bookstore catalogue.
Ancient and harsh contract clauses.
Author Beware
If you sign a contract with a publisher, they own the rights to your book, and it belongs to them. But I’ve come across a few authors that seek out a publishing deal already in the mindset that they’ll take whatever they’re given.
But the mentality of the poor, insecure artist has to go.
There’s no need for it. It’s just like anything else, if you go into contract negotiations believing that the other person has all the power, how can it ever become a joint venture founded on respect?
Also if you get into bed with a traditional publisher then you might want to watch out for a couple of curveballs.
Avoid contracts where they take Global (English) rights in all formats. There’s every chance a publisher will never expand out onto certain formats e.g. audiobooks, or into certain territories e.g. India. So why should you be denied the chance to explore these new streams of revenue? You can ask for the publisher to revert rights to you after a limited amount of time.
Check out the rights reversion clause. Worst-case scenario, you’re with a publisher you hate and you’re looking for the nearest exit. If that happens, you’ll want to get your rights back, so find out beforehand when/if that’s possible.
Also check out the non-compete clause. You’ll want to know how limited you really are and whether you can publish under a different name.
If you are considering a traditional publishing deal, or you’re looking for more information on this topic, check out the Alliance of Independent Author’s site.
I also recommend these sources:
An article by Orna Ross, titled, ‘Indie Authors Need To Think About Publishing Rights.’
A book by Orna Ross & Helen Sedwick, titled, ‘How Authors Sell Publishing Rights.
Before we move on to the world of the indie author, I’ve noted the top trends in publishing to date. We need to understand where this industry is going if we’re going to get a holistic view of the choice between traditional and self-publishing.
Top Ten Trends in Publishing
The rise of eBooks
The decline of print & brick and mortar bookstores
Global expansion of eBooks
Bookselling moving online
New self-publishing and distribution tools destroying monopolization of publishers
Self-published authors gaining competitive advantage
Over-supply of books places downward pressure on eBook prices.
Traditionally published authors suffering from high prices.
Prejudice towards indie authors is declining because of successes by authors like Andrew Weir (The Martian) and E.L James (Fifty Shades).
Indie authors are beginning to outsell traditionally published authors.
Source: AuthorEarnings.com
Are you an independent ‘indie’ author?
Every indie author can self-publish, but not ever person who self-publishes is an indie author. So what does that mean? The difference lies in what your ambitions are. If you’re writing a book for fun or maybe even a little extra income, then you’re self-publishing without any intention of pursuing it as an occupation. The term indie author applies to those who are/or working towards writing full-time. For many authors, this is a choice, as opposed to something they had to do because traditional publishers rejected them.
Full disclosure: I am an indie author and happy to be one.
What are the pros of being an indie author?
Publish faster. So we know traditional publishers are slow to market, but what about indie authors? Well, you still have to go through all the same processes e.g. writing and editing. But once that’s done, you’re ready to publish. Uploading your files to Amazon, iBooks, Smashwords or Kobo can be done within a matter of minutes and your eBook appears in their store within a matter of hours (24-72). You get your money faster too. 60 days as opposed to 6 months.
Creative control. Yay! So this is a big one for me. If I had the choices of the content and general look of my books taken away from me, I’d be miserable. If you’re an indie author you pick which freelancers or companies you work with. If your books aren’t selling then you can simply re-design a front cover, or try another title. Or start again from scratch. Your mistakes are your own, and you don’t have to explain them to anyone else, or go through the painful process of being dumped by a publisher because you aren’t performing well enough.
Competitive edge. This creative control means an indie author has the ability to be more flexible and adapt quicker to the ever-mercurial markets. So for instance, if you wake to find your marketing strategy has evaporated because Facebook/Amazon have changed their algorithms/terms and conditions, you can start to adapt on the spot. Indie authors also experiment with more freedom, if you want to try another format like audiobooks, then you can without anyone else kicking up a fuss.
Power to the People. Throw off the shackles. Joanna Penn wrote an article claiming that self-published authors are happier than those who go the traditional route. She pointed to the indie author’s autonomy as key to this difference. This is a generalisation, but it makes sense. After all, control and empowerment in our careers is often crucial to our well-being. Although, a study by Barry Schwarts, PhD, professor of psychology, suggests that the more choices a person has, the more miserable they become. Perhaps in the end, it comes down to personal preference.
Higher royalty rates. On average you can expect to receive anything from 70-80% royalties from distributors if you sell direct to them. Take Amazon as an example, there are two royalty options, if your book is priced between £2.99 and £9.99 you get 70%, if your prices are outside of this range it means you’re choosing the 35% option.
Ownership of rights. First off, this is a bit morbid, but if you own the rights to your book and you die then those rights will transfer to your family. Your books can keep making them income 70 years (the life of the copyright) after you die.
Go Global. Another advantage of you owning your rights is that you can (try to) sell in any given market. When people say books are dead, or ‘people just don’t read anymore.’ I say, ‘Amazon, alone, sold over 1 million eBooks in the month of January and there’s still 4.4 billion people in the world without access to the Internet.’ Also, with the rise of mobile ownership these markets will begin to open up for indie authors. We’ve still got a long way to go, but data from the United Nations already shows that out of the 7 billion people on Earth, 6 billion have access to a working mobile phone. And the ‘Reading in the Mobile era’ report, co-authored by UNU-WIDER’s Han Ei Chew, suggests that now that mobile phones can be purchased for less than $30, there is evidence of hundreds of thousands of people in countries like Ethiopia, Nigeria and Pakistan currently using mobile technology as a portal to reading books. If you haven’t sold your World English rights for all formats then this is a massive opportunity, a 4.4 billion one.
If you want more information on this, I recommend you watch Joanna Penn’s video. There is also this video, entitled ‘reading in the mobile era’ by UNESCO.
What are the cons of being an indie author?
You don’t have a team behind you. It is sometimes lonely being a writer and being an indie author with no support from a publisher, can be tough nuts. However, there are a lot of forums and dedicated Facebook groups you can go to for advice and support. Still, accessing the online communities isn’t the same as having someone lead you by the hand. And as an indie you need to make all the decisions. It’s a steep learning curve, and sometimes the mistakes can cost you big time.
You have to be super-prolific. If you go through the back catalogue of successful authors, Stephen King, Bella Andre, and Sarah J. Maas etc. You will find that most of them have written a book a year minimum. Most bring out at least two, and romance novelists like Bella Andre are scarily productive. Her backlist has over fifty books and she started out as an indie author. Clearly, traditionally published authors have to be productive too; we can’t all be like George R.R. Martin (no offence G.M, I love you really). This as a con for indie authors because we have to market and publish our books, which cuts into the super-important writing.
You pay the financial costs upfront. If you’re pursing a career as a full-time author, you’re going to need a professional-looking product. That means all the same bells and whistles of a book that’s been traditionally published. This alone, depending on how you decide to publish can cost you thousands of £/$. And if you want to grow your business, either by investing in your education, or by expanding your streams of revenue, then that’s even more money on top. However, it’s worth keeping in mind that despite these upfront costs, you will be taking away more in royalties at the end of the day.
You might get a few noses raised in the air. I’ve already gone over the fact indie’s are black-listed from most literary prizes and there will be those in the industry who will look down on you. It’s natural to want validation, but if someone doesn’t believe you’re a real author because you’re an indie, then that’s there problem. There are tons of examples of successful indie authors putting out a professional product, and Amazon’s 2016 Author Earning’s report shows in black and white that readers respond just as well to self-published books. So just leave any rude comments in a box labelled intellectual snobbery and move on.
Print distribution to bookshops is super-hard. Remember that pro for traditional publishing? Yeah, this is where it comes around and bites indie authors on the behind. It isn’t impossible and it’s something you can prepare for by signing up with Ingram Spark. If you have any aspirations in this arena then you’ll need a print on demand provider that will distribute to bookstores. I would recommend against using Createspace for global distribution to other retailers. Createspace is wonderful if you want your Amazon customers to have the choice of a print copy. But I’ve heard that many other retailers reject books with the Amazon logo on it. They are the bookstores worst enemy after all.
Indie Authors lack resources to pull off massive marketing campaigns. Traditionally published authors rarely get offered this either, and indies always have the choice of re-launching or focusing their efforts on a never-ending book launch. That means that you never stop promoting your books.
Welcome to the world of the hybrid
I mentioned at the start of this post that it didn’t have to be an either/or choice between traditional publishing and the way of the indie. Some authors have started to pick and choose what books they self-publish and what rights they sell to a publisher. These two publishing models can work under the same roof.
I point you to Jacinda Wilder, Joanna Penn and Hugh Howey, who sold the print rights to his hugely successful Wool series. I’d recommend his blog to any self-published author. However, he has some fairly strong opinions and not just on self-publishing, so it’s probably not for the faint of heart.
Another choice. Another way.
You can also publish via a third company. This means that you have to pay someone to do all the hard graft for you e.g. formatting, editing. This is what I did for my first book, Draken. In my experience, it’s a valid option for anyone who is feeling over-whelmed by the publishing process. But if you want to go this route, you need to do your research before you sign anything. There are a lot of companies preying on new authors and more spring up all the time. I’ve put a watchdog section below for anyone worried about the scammers. Also, if you want to compare self-publishing providers you can do so here.
Conclusion?
So, what’s my opinion you ask? Or maybe you don’t care because you’ve already got the information you need and you’re off to make a cup of tea, or if you’re an American, coffee.
If you haven’t disappeared yet, then this is my chance to say, do whatever the heck feels right to you. Just make sure to own your choices and don’t let anyone make you feel bad about them.
I’ll leave you with this thought.
We are blessed as creators right now.
Think about the state of the music/film industry for a second and you’ll understand what I mean. The options available to authors are unique in the creative industries. Let’s not waste it by begging to publishers to recognise our work as worthwhile.
So if you do get offered a contract one-day, always remember that you have those options. On that note, I’m afraid I’m going to have to disagree with Barry Schwarts, PhD, professor of psychology, because having more choices doesn’t make me miserable. It’s glorious.
Watch Dogs
If you are looking at a third party company to help publish your books, you should check out these resources:
Writer Beware – They track, expose and raise awareness of fraudulent activities in the publishing industry.
Alliance of Independent Authors – They have a dedicated book, titled, ‘choosing a self-publishing provider.’ They also have watchdog articles or you can simply ask their advice via their Facebook group.
Other resources:
http://blog.bookbaby.com/2015/03/traditional-or-self-publishing/
http://authorearnings.com/report/february-2016-author-earnings-report/
http://www.dugcampbell.com/10-trends-driving-the-future-of-book-publishing/
http://www.pw.org/content/notable_moments_in_selfpublishing_history_a_timeline
https://www.alanjacobson.com/writers-toolkit/the-business-of-publishing/
http://www.thecreativepenn.com/2012/04/10/self-published-authors-are-happier/
http://www.apa.org/monitor/jan01/positivepsych.aspx
https://ourworld.unu.edu/en/mobile-phones-to-prompt-reading-revolution-in-developing-world
