'Front Matter' (buddy of the other end of the book, 'Back Matter'): let's talk about it. Front matter refers to the extra pages at the...

The answer to this question is completely dependent on the author, their schedule, their book goals and many other aspects. But, it's a...

Unpopular opinion alert: Don't pin all your hopes on becoming an Amazon Best Seller. Hear me out.

I’m Becky, writer, publisher and publishing coach and I wrote my first non-fiction book (‘Self-Publish Your Book Like A Pro’) of 40,000...

Thinking about hiring an editor? First you need to work out which type you want to hire! Essentially, the role of an editor is to improve...

I said it, the 'R' word. Rejection. It happens a lot in the publishing world and no one likes to be rejected in any scenario. Here are...

If you’re thinking about writing a book to build your business, you’ve probably thought about the potential revenue you may or may not...

You’ve established you’ve “got a book in you” and you’re going to write it. Whether its for fun, for the scaling of your business or to...

Publishing platforms. Whether you love them, hate them, or are quite frankly scared sh*tless by the thought of them, you’re going to have...

Book Goals. We, at Raven Crest Books, harp on about "book goals" all the time. Because how are you supposed to understand which...

Identifying your target audience is a really crucial part of writing your book, and a part that often gets skipped. Typically, the...

Ever wanted to write a non-fiction book but had no idea where to start? Has anyone ever given you the ever-useful advice of "well, just...

By guest writer Sian Smith, Editor at Sian Smith Editorial. Self-publishing is SUCH a great option to look into once you have finished...

As discussed many times in previous blogs (Hybrid vs Vanity Press & What is Hybrid Publishing?) one of the key things that separates the...

Once you’ve completed your manuscript, this is where things can get a little confusing. Especially if this is the first book you’ve...

What do you think when you hear that someone has written a best-selling book? They’re the cream of the crop, right?! They must be the...

When searching for a hybrid publisher, it is so important not to get caught in the vanity press trap. There are a lot of grey areas...

A book cover can make or break your book. Your book cover is your sales pitch to the world. Most people will pick a book off the shelf...

As a Health & Wellness or Life Coach, it's time to supersize your marketing strategy. Have you ever thought about writing a book?

So, you’re thinking about writing a non-fiction book? Whether you’re writing a self-help guide, a life memoir, or an e-book to help scale...