“Is my writing really that bad?”: Kindle Scout weeks 3+4
After two weeks of suspense, Beauty’s Songbook came back from the editors…with more red marks than I’d ever imagined. The editor’s letter was filled with praise (plus a few plot holes she’d picked up on), so I was a bit taken aback when I...
How good is Grammarly?
In the publishing industry, Grammarly is the world’s best know automated proofreading program. It’s used by authors, business people, and anyone who needs their communication to be flawless. It checks for hundreds of errors not only in spelling, but also grammar...
Kindle Scout Week 2: The manuscript is with the editors!
If you saw last week’s post, you’ll know that I’m blogging my journey with Kindle Scout, a new publishing imprint owned by Amazon. I’m two weeks into the publication process with Beauty’s Songbook now, and I have a final cover, a book...
Best Book Promotion Sites 2023 (Updated February)
All self published authors know that finishing your book is only part of the battle. . . you now have to make sure people read it. One of the most effective ways to promote an ebook is to harness the power of established book promotion sites and tap into their...
What is Kindle Scout? Introducing the newest entry to the publishing scene
I should start with an introduction, I suppose. My name is R.J. Vickers, and I’m an author with three published books. A few months ago, I heard of a new program called Kindle Scout–dubbed “Reader-powered publishing.” Curious, I decided to...
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