One of the first question every author asks when they look for book publishing is how much does it cost to self-publish a book? If you are new to the publishing world, you can easily end up paying a fortune. The two parts of the cost are the time and effort you put in to write and the amount you pay to the publisher for services. In this blog we will investigate why and how much you really need to pay to publish a book. Let’s look at the five important services of book publishing – … Read more

Typing “The End” is one of the most satisfying moments when you complete a script. In retrospect, the mammoth project of writing a book looks unbelievable – the months of research, sleepless nights and the endless hours of typing. You start thinking writing is a difficult job, publishing a book should be easy. Isn’t it? But reality is far. In the traditional publishing model, you begin with finding a literary agent, and then a publisher. You submit your manuscript and wait for months to … Read more

If your reading habits include only Facebook posts, Twitter feeds and news headlines, you should consider adding a few pages of a book to your list every day. The benefits are too good to ignore! Books take you to a different world; introduce you to memorable characters, great dialogues and a dazzling plot. They capture your attention and make you believe. With unexpected twists and turns, a story enthralls you and stays in the back of your mind for days. Readers also often relate closely to … Read more

  Converting your blog into a book is a great way to start your author career. An established reader base and available content can minimize your efforts to write a book and promote it. Blogs are a medium to express thoughts, opinions or share stories/poems with the world. The two most widely used means of blogging are WordPress and Blogger. You can also choose to have your own website with a separate blog section. Regular posts on your blog can help you keep consistency with writing and … Read more

“Don’t judge a book by its cover,” is more meaningful as a metaphor than its literal meaning. In reality, we love to scan through book covers when we buy a book at the bookstore or online. A good book cover design that intrigues customers with relevant image, colour and design can do everything you want your content inside the book to do – sell more copies. An aspiring author today enjoys the freedom and power to publish anything written in a word document and become a published author … Read more

Editors are the unsung heroes of every book. Professional editing is a necessary element of book publishing that goes unnoticed until it’s not done. You put your blood, sweat and sleepless nights to put word after word in the construction of a manuscript. What comes out is a manifestation of powerful imagination, well-thought message and years of writing skills. When the story is complete, you enter into the process of self-editing, and invite your friends and family to volunteer, to make the … Read more

Book publishing in India is going through a revolution. Innovative book publishers like Prowess have made it possible for authors to self-publish a book in India at convenience. As an author, you might think writing is the most challenging part of the journey to becoming a published author. However, post writing begins the struggle of reaching your audience. A lack of knowledge in this section can lead to low sales and poor visibility of your book – an unsatisfying publishing experience. In … Read more