Have you heard the word “metadata”? It’s publishing industry jargon that sounds more intimidating than it really is.  

Metadata means information about your book, and good metadata is critical for sales. But do you know what makes good metadata?

There are so many analogies thrown around for writing a book. It is often a marathon or a mountain climb—tasks that the average person sees as a significant undertaking (and for good reason). Accomplishing something as remarkable as writing a book is also an emotional journey.

You’ve decided to publish a book, but where do you start?

Getting your book published can seem frustrating and confusing—especially when the possibility of getting taken advantage of is thrown into the mix.

How great would it feel to know exactly what to do to promote your book?

If you want to make that happen, the single most important step you can take right now is to map out a simple, realistic marketing plan you can actually do.