We warmly welcome you to our blog. At ‘Published and Profitable’ you’ll find the material to develop your career. It doesn’t matter if you have plenty of experience or are barely starting the journey: we help all authors. We write about interesting topics of the publishing world so that you can find your path.
We post weekly and monthly articles featuring facts, tips, advice, and news about the editorial world. And this first post is a reflection of this.
Weekly posts
With our weekly publications, you’ll find meaningful info. These posts feature writing tips, publishing options, comparisons, technical issues, language advice, designing software, and more.
In our days, authors need to be ready for everything. Especially self-publishing writers. Even if they choose to hire a third party, having the basic knowledge is necessary. This will help them choose the right professionals and supervise the process.
This is the place where writers can get the know-how they need to publish their work.
Monthly posts
For our monthly posts, we invite our colleagues outside the ‘Published and Profitable’ ecosystem. Once a month we bring well-known professionals to contribute to our blog.
Thus, we present guest posts, interviews, and free workshops with the leading players in the industry. These people are successful in self-publishing and are ready to share their experiences.
When we see the outcome everything seems easy. But you’ll be surprised at what these professionals had to overcome. By getting to know their stories, you’ll be encouraged to keep going. This is the very essence of our monthly entries.
Our topics
As self-publishers, we understand the problems of the industry. Hence, our writers speak from their own experiences. At the same time, they are aware of the niche’s news to provide fresh content.
Our blog is oriented towards what self-publishers need to succeed. This is a wide range of topics including cover design, formatting, e-books, paperbacks, proofreading, editing, character development, plot creation, cohesiveness, use of background, vocabulary, software, blogging, and analysis.
As you can see, the self-publishing world is very rich. Putting these ideas in order can be challenging. This is why we are here: we provide advice and guidance to self-publishing authors.
The main aspects of publishing
Stage 1 – Writing
This is the most creative part of the process. To write your story you’ll need training and feedback. Our team provides group and individual workshops for you to develop your skills. You’ll be asked to pen a piece on a designated instruction. Thus, you’ll have to solve certain problems to deliver. This is one of the best training for writers and it’s useful for everyone, no matter how much experience you have.
Stage 2 – Editing and proofreading
A thorough revision cannot be avoided if you want to provide quality. Even the greatest writers rely on a good editor. These two stages can be covered by the same person or not, but they have to be implemented. While editing is about enriching someone’s writing style, proofreading is about perfecting it.
Stage 3 – Formatting and design
Many underestimate this stage and this is a big mistake. Formatting a book is not the same as formatting a Word document or business presentation. The page layout, spacing, font, font size, etc., are important for a good reading experience. The quality of these factors has a direct impact on how the reader apprehends your story.
Stage 4 – Publication and promotion
At this point, the writer needs to make choices. They can publish an e-book, paperback, or both. They can use large publishing chains like Amazon or Google, or go for a local option. The author needs to know his/her target audience to make the best decision.
Conclusion
‘Published and Profitable’ helps all kinds of writers. At all stages of the process, you can rely on us. In our community, find the knowledge and support you need and become a successful self-publishing author.