Hiring a Book Cover Designer: 5 Tips for Finding the Perfect Fit

In the journey of bringing a book to life, one of the most pivotal elements is its cover. Often deemed as the first point of engagement, a book cover acts as a silent herald of the story within, making its importance in the publishing process undeniable. This initial visual encounter can captivate potential readers, making […]

A New Era Begins: How AI is Revolutionizing Publishing

The traditional book publishing process has long been a cornerstone of cultural and intellectual dissemination. Rooted in a rich history, this process typically begins with an author’s idea, which is then transformed into a manuscript. Once completed, the manuscript undergoes a series of steps before reaching the eager hands of readers. These steps include submission […]

How Does Spines Work? A Revolution in Book Publishing (formerly known as BooxAI)

In an age of digitization and rapid technological advancements, the literary world is undergoing a transformation. With the ubiquity of e-readers, audiobooks, and digital platforms, the way readers engage with content is evolving, enabling them to consume literature in diverse and immersive ways.  But this transformation isn’t limited to the way we consume content. Technology […]

Thriller (Genre) The Top 7 Best Thriller Books of All Time

I was wondering if anyone else here has ever been unable to put down a book. This is what keeps a reader turning the pages of a page-turner. A good thriller has a plot that keeps the reader guessing right up until the final page. This article will conduct a deeper investigation into the genre […]

Don’t Get Sucked Into Vanity Publishing

Any writer can commiserate: once you’ve toiled away at your book (through several edits and retooling of characters) to get your manuscript just right, there’s a limited amount of creative energy left in the reserve to tend to the list of other elements that need completion before your book is ready to be published. Most […]

Can You Publish a Book Quickly?

This Publishing Company Boasts A Superior Product In Less Than 30 Days.  (Here’s How They Slaughter The Competition) The self-publishing industry is growing rapidly, offering opportunities to ‘Publish a Book Quickly’, and it’s easy to see why – publishing houses are struggling to maintain their dominance, when authors no longer have to go through the […]

A Guide to Intellectual Property: Frequently Asked Questions

You may be surprised to know that once you have written even just a portion of your book, your book is automatically copyrighted – that means, you have full ownership of your book, which grants you the exclusive right to reproduce the work, prepare derivative works, distribute copies for sale or trade (or even transfer […]

Spines vs Scribe: Which Company Serves Non-Fiction Writers Better?

Note: Because Scribe Media only publishes non-fiction, we will be focusing on comparing the two companies under the assumption you are publishing non-fiction. Please check out our other articles in our comparison series, where we do side-by-side comparisons of Spines and other top self-publishing companies like Bookbaby and Kindle Direct Publishing. Spines vs Scribe: In […]

Spines vs KDP: Which Option Is Right For You?

Spines vs KDP: As you research your options as an independent author, you will undoubtedly come across the companies that dominate the self-publishing market (BookBaby, Ingram Sparks, and a slew of others). With a wealth of choices, it can be difficult to decide which option is right for your specific needs. Amazon’s Kindle Direct Publishing […]

Spines vs BookBaby: Who Should You Publish With?

Spines vs BookBaby: If you are currently on the self-publishing journey, you have probably researched the main competitors dominating the market (BookBaby, IngramSpark, etc.). While there are a wealth of options sprouting up on the internet, these companies are not all created equal. Most smaller companies can only provide services for authors who have ready-to-publish […]

Where to Publish Your Book

The digital age has enabled writers to self-publish their books, a topic we explore in ‘Where to Publish Your Book’. This means the author handles the entire publishing process on their own – including formatting, designing, and editing. This is a departure from the traditional method, where a publishing house must approve a book before […]

4 Self-Publishing Mistakes That Self-Publishing Companies Don’t Want to See You Make

The process of self-publishing has changed drastically over the years with technology making it increasingly more accessible – but many self-published books are riddled with grammatical errors, have terrible book covers, or inappropriate marketing campaigns (not everything has to be a Tik Tok video). Don’t fret; even accomplished writers make these mistakes.  Here are 4 […]