Tag Archives: self-publishing

How to Set Margins: Microsoft Word vs. Createspace vs. Traditional Typesetting

Posted on July 7, 2012 by

I’m currently working on a paperback and eBook layout commission for an illustrated children’s book: Cassie Kindly and the Naughty Christmas Fairies. The body text is in two columns, although the delightful illustrations of this 22-page book (which my six-year-old … Continue reading →

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Createspace finally extends its operations to Europe

Posted on May 19, 2012 by

Anyone self-publishing print books through Createspace (and possibly those who chose Lulu instead) should take note that last Wednesday, Createspace added distribution options for the UK  and continental Europe. If your print books are published only through Createspace, you should … Continue reading →

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How UK authors can escape US withholding tax on their royalties

Posted on May 18, 2012 by

Several UK-based authors, publishers, and one literary agency have asked me how to avoid paying 30% tax on earnings from amazon.com and other US-based retailers such as Smashwords and Createspace. I’m most of the way through the process now, and … Continue reading →

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‘Format your print book with Createspace’ is now a print book with Createspace

Posted on April 25, 2012 by

If you’re a self-publishing author of eBooks, and want to have a go at moving into printed books too, I’ve written a book with you in mind, especially if you use Microsoft Word (to take advantage of over 40 screenshots). … Continue reading →

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New cover artwork: better or worse?

Posted on April 12, 2012 by

Thogron Throatbiter acquires another fresh coat of green paint. I usually pay other people to do my book covers these days. That’s probably for the best >:-) In the very earliest days of  Greyhart Press, when it only sold short … Continue reading →

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I’m a hot new Amazon release… official!

Posted on February 29, 2012 by

I was chuffed when I logged on this morning to see that my formatting book was the #1 hot new release in its category at amazon.com In the print and design section of Amazon books I was at #9 out … Continue reading →

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Tips on formatting your print book for Createspace and Lulu: Part5 – Styles

Posted on February 18, 2012 by

Click here for part 4 [click on images to see a larger version] Tip #7 Introducing styles Styles are a means to define a set of formatting instructions, that you can then apply to parts of the document that you … Continue reading →

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Tips on formatting your print book for Createspace and Lulu. Part1

Posted on January 7, 2012 by

Click here for part 2 of this series Yesterday I completed a commission to format a book interior for Createspace, and wanted to share some tips to help you create your own great-looking Createspace books. Although these tips will help … Continue reading →

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My artwork and Andy Bigwood’s

Posted on December 1, 2011 by

I’ve been interviewed by author Cheryl Shireman for her site. I mention, amongst other things, the story behind Andy Bigwood’s artwork for Last Man Through the Gate (which is now used in the banner for my blog). Andy’s currently working … Continue reading →

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Guest post: Mike Cooley defends self-publishers

Posted on November 18, 2011 by

Passion in a author is an essential ingredient in the mix that leads to great fiction. My guest blogger Mike Cooley has passion. Read for yourself… I am primarily a fiction writer, but from time to time something pisses me … Continue reading →

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