Transition from Traditional Publishing to Self-Publishing
The Publisher's Corner
- by
Ray Robinson
- March 27
Dog Ear Interviews Indie Author and Professor Judith Noble
Judith Noble teaches the world to speak the Spanish language and love it the way she does. Together with her late husband, Jaime Lacasa, she taught classes in how to master this …
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What Your First Self-Published Novel Can Teach You
The Publisher's Corner
- by
Ray Robinson
- March 20
An Interview with Indie Author Russell Newell
We sit down with indie-author Russell Newell to discuss what it is like to be a first-time author venturing into the intimidating world of self-publishing. Newell’s first novel, The Boy and What Might Have …
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The Hurry Up and Wait of Royalty Checks
The Publisher's Corner
- by
Ray Robinson
- March 6
Understanding the Business Side of Self-Publishing
The complex business of self-publishing is difficult to navigated. Having a top-notch team like the one at Dog Ear Publishing available to clarify information like print costs, fees, and royalty payments puts you one step …
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On-Demand and Ready for the Presses
The Publisher's Corner
- by
Ray Robinson
- February 27
The self-publishing process can be complicated and confusing to the uninitiated. To help you understand what is involved, we created a handy infographic that explains our publishing process. It will hopefully give you the confidence to venture forth into the …
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Participate in Your Book’s Production
The Publisher's Corner
- by
Ray Robinson
- February 20
Self-publishing doesn’t have to be a mystical journey filled with unknown hazards. Your success depends on you, your understanding of the publishing process, and a top-notch team like the one at Dog Ear Publishing. To help clarify this complex undertaking, …
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Getting the Right Answers Right from the Start
The Publisher's Corner
- by
Ray Robinson
- February 13
Making that initial call to start the self-publishing process is daunting but necessary to begin your journey as an author. Our experts at Dog Ear have created a handy Infographic to guide you through the stages. Our series of blog …
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Taking the Mystery Out of the Self-Publishing Process
The Publisher's Corner
- by
Ray Robinson
- February 6
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Once you have finished writing, taking the next step in the publishing process can be intimidating. At Dog Ear Publishing, we understand your trepidation and are working to take the mystery out of …
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Determining the Direction of Your Book
The Publisher's Corner
- by
Ray Robinson
- January 31
3 Questions All Authors Should Ask Before Beginning to Write
Before starting on a journey, most of us determine our desired route ahead of time to avoid getting lost. This same principle applies to writing. Many first-time authors think sitting down …
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How the Right People Can Influence Your Marketing Efforts
The Publisher's Corner
- by
Ray Robinson
- January 27
Connect with Your Audience Through Smart Networking
The “six degrees of separation” concept theorizes that every person on Earth can be linked through six acquaintances or connections. Networking your way to these influential people can not only jump start your book …
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Promote Your Book and Reach the Right Audience by Guest Blogging
The Publisher's Corner
- by
Ray Robinson
- January 10
Your Content, Their Site: A Win-Win Proposition
One of the best ways to promote your book and brand is to guest blog on another website. It gets you noticed by a larger audience and improves your networking opportunities with industry influencers. …
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