Nicholas C. Rossis

dream-protecting author

Bookbird: an Amazing Resource for Writers

Nov 25, 2022 | Publishing

I came across Bookbird when I was hired by Yves Lummer to work on the website’s content. Bookbird is rapidly becoming a top resource for authors looking for help with writing and self-publishing, with tons of excellent advice covering everything from name...

Hardcover Books on KDP

Oct 9, 2021 | Publishing

A while ago, I was notified by Amazon that hardcover versions are now available for my books – but that this was still in beta and I wasn’t supposed to mention anything. Now, hardcovers are officially here and Dave Chesson, aka Kindlepreneur, has published...

How to Self-Publish on Amazon

Feb 7, 2020 | Publishing

A writer friend contacted me the other day to ask if I had any how-to posts on self-publishing. Specifically, she was asking for detailed information on how to self-publish her book on Amazon. I didn’t have anything like that, as this blog assumes you will have...

Prepare your eBook and Paperback Using Kindle Create

Jan 23, 2019 | Publishing

Last October, I started using Kindle Create to prepare my manuscript for publication and wrote about my experience using Kindle Create to create your manuscript. Amazon has now released an Early Access feature that shows the direction the company wants to take their...

J. Scott Coatsworth: Writing is Hard

Dec 15, 2018 | Marketing

Author J. Scott Coatsworth recently shared on his blog a post titled Writing is Hard, which struck a chord with me. I’m sharing here a lightly edited version of his original post (with his permission, of course) and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did 🙂 Writing...

Amazon Reviews, an Update

Nov 7, 2018 | Marketing

I often write about Amazon reviews, as it is one of the most important aspects of marketing for many people and Amazon seems to keep changing the rules! Now, Amy Collins of The Book Designer published an update in the form of Frequently Asked Questions. I’m...

So, you’ve Moved your Books to KDP Print. Now What?

Oct 23, 2018 | Publishing

Last month, I shared here the details of moving my books from CreateSpace to KDP Print in 3 easy steps. I also promised to see if there’s anything else you need to do next. Amazon has done all it can to ensure an easy move but it turns out that yes, there are...

KDP Keywords Revisited

Oct 15, 2018 | Marketing

Readers of my blog will no doubt be aware of the importance of the categories and keywords your book uses. From using Amazon categories to increase your rankings to the perils of using keywords like Free, Bestseller, and Kindle, they can be used to optimize your book...

Using Kindle Create to Create your Manuscript

Oct 9, 2018 | Publishing

Like most of us, I suspect, I upload to Amazon my Word Doc whenever I have a new book or wish to make changes to a previously published one. However, there is a way that gives you far better control over the finished product, while being user-friendly enough for most...

Amazon Releases Amazon Advertising

Sep 14, 2018 | Marketing

As you may remember, I’ve been experiencing computer trouble for the past week, so I’ve been using Electra’s computer. The first time I tried to log in, I was stunned to see a new login screen asking me to specify what kind of Advertising I was...