Archive - Publish Like the Pros

Beyond Aesthetics: What Makes a Book Cover Truly Great?

As our latest post explains, book covers are more than just pretty pictures. They are a vital part of your marketing strategy, and they should be…

Jun 19 •

Cover Design That Sells: Professional vs. DIY Design for Indie Authors

Your cover design can make or break your book's success. Read on to learn more about what a professional cover designer can do for you, and don't miss…

Jun 5 •

May 2025

Beyond Words on a Page: Unveiling the Art and Science of Book Typesetting

Learn more about typesetting and the impact it has on your book, pick up some helpful self-publishing advice on Unleash Her Podcast, and check out our…

May 22 •

IngramSpark Discounts Bulk Orders

IngramSpark offers big savings for self-publishers, Jori O'Neale welcomes Michele DeFilippo onto 30 Minutes of Power Podcast, and more!

May 8 •

April 2025

The 1106 Design Process: What Authors Can Expect

Interested in taking a closer look at 1106 Design? This post is for you. For more info and indie-author tips, check out our interviews on From Startup…

Apr 17 •

How to Prepare Your Manuscript for Editing and Book Design

Wondering how to prepare your manuscript for your editor or designer? This post is for you. For more indie author tips, check out our interviews with…

Apr 3 •

March 2025

How to Use Keywords to Boost Your Book’s Discoverability

Read on to learn how to position your book for success on the market and grow your audience by effectively using keywords. Pick up additional…

Mar 20 •

How to Select Keywords for Your Book

Here, we explore what keywords are, how to research them, and why they're helpful. We share more indie author tips on The Cameron Journal Podcast and…

Mar 6 •

February 2025

How to Typeset a Book

Here, we explore book typesetting and share a wealth of indie author advice on the Critical Conversations podcast and the Lead Machine Growth Show.

Feb 20 •

How to Choose the Right BISAC Categories for Your Book

Read on to learn what BISAC categories are and how to choose the right ones for your book. For more tips, tune in to our interviews on the I Date Money…

Feb 6 •

January 2025

How to Price Your Print Book

Here, we share tips for choosing your book's list price and our latest interview with Simplify + Share.

Jan 23 •

What Are Wholesale Discounts and Why Should Authors Care?

Here, we discuss book wholesalers, distributors, and wholesale discounts. Marika Reisberg welcomes Michele DeFilippo on the Sustaining Creativity…

Jan 2 •

#nojs-banner { position: fixed; bottom: 0; left: 0; padding: 16px 16px 16px 32px; width: 100%; box-sizing: border-box; background: red; color: white; font-family: -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"; font-size: 13px; line-height: 13px; } #nojs-banner a { color: inherit; text-decoration: underline; } This site requires JavaScript to run correctly. Please turn on JavaScript or unblock scripts