by William Parker | Oct 18, 2018
When invited to do this blog post, I gave quite a bit of thought as to what I could offer to the writing community that they don’t see in a dozen or more blog posts daily. It was while I was checking messages on my Facebook account that the following idea came to me....
by William Parker | Aug 30, 2018
Understand that your author bio is on the same level of importance as your book cover, title, and description. This is especially true if you’re an up-and-coming author trying to establish yourself and build your platform. In short, if you’re not a household-name...
by William Parker | Aug 23, 2018
Whether you are self-publishing or seeking a traditional publisher, there are certain crucial pieces of information you need to know to proceed. In fact, this information, or lack thereof, can possibly make or break your book. As a professional publisher, I always do...
by William Parker | Aug 16, 2018
The copyright page of a book is often seen as a nebulous array of text and numbers. And, if you’re an independent author, trying to determine what to include and what to omit can be downright confusing. Have no fear! Softpress is here to save the day and explain...
by William Parker | Aug 9, 2018
In last week’s post, I covered how to create Advance Review Copies (ARCs) of your book. I also gave you several compelling reasons why ARCs are a great book marketing resource. Today, I want to build on that post by providing an actual case study for an ARC I recently...