I’m working on a series of posts on everything you need to know about self publishing. My experience is in education so much of what I write will be best for teachers or non-fiction. However, […]
The Gift of the Magi Packet
This 100+ page “Gift of the Magi” lesson and activity plan packet has taken me years to compile! I’m pretty proud of it! “The Gift of the Magi” by O. Henry is without a doubt […]
Yes, Virginia There is a Santa Claus Christmas Activity
Looking for a Christmas Activity with “Yes Virginia, There is a Santa Claus”? This reading activity on the famous editorial from The Sun Newspaper, has students read and discuss the editorial. It’s a great way to introduce […]
How to Ask Someone to Review or Blurb Your Book
Every self-publisher or indie author dreams of getting an amazing review or blurb that will sell your book. Maybe it’s an endorsement from a famous author you admire or a positive review on a website […]
Synposes of Our Short Plays for the Classroom
Are you thinking about trying a play in your English language classroom? Not sure which one to choose? Here are the synopses of our short plays for the classroom. You can also download this list […]
ISBNs for Self-Publishers: What you need to know!
Self-publishing can be complicated and ISBNs or metadata are often the most confusing part. My clients often have a lot of questions about ISBNs so I want to demystify the subject for you! So here’s […]
How to Get a Good Cover for Your Self-Published Book
Cover design is an area that many self-publishers struggle with. Designing an effective cover is an art that takes skill and knowledge. Graphic design software has become more and more accessible, including free tools like […]
Should You Hire an Editor for Your Self-Published Book?
One of the biggest debates in the self-publishing world these days is: do self-publishers really need editors? The answer is yes, yes, and yes. You need an editor, or rather you need editing services. There […]
Atticus is an Affordable Book Design Tool for Self-Publishing Books
Publishing a book is expensive and complicated. I’m always looking for tools and software that make the self-publishing process easier and fit within a budget. I had heard the buzz about Atticus during their pre-launch […]
Reviews of Self-Publishing Tools
Book Design Software Atticus (Mac/PC/Linux/Chome) ebook and print book interior design
How to Find a Marketable Idea for Your Self-Published Book
In this post I’ll talk about finding a marketable idea for self-publishing. It’s nice to put your teaching materials out there, but how do you know what your potential customers want? What’s the difference between […]