Amy Valentini

Formatting your self-published novel – DIY or hire someone?

September 18, 2014

Originally posted on Into Another World:
You have written your novel and now are ready to publish it as an e-book. But your file needs to be submitted in the proper format as required by the publisher. So do you do it yourself or hire someone to do it for you? Well, that really depends…

You Truly Cannot Judge A Book By Its Cover or Its Blurb – Every Book Needs Editing

June 30, 2014

We all love to look at book covers. We enjoy the different images, the sexy ones, the elaborate ones, and the ones that intrigue us, but are the covers the most important things about good books? Then again, just because a cover draws my eye and the blurb is intriguing, will I enjoy the read? … More You Truly Cannot Judge A Book By Its Cover or Its Blurb – Every Book Needs Editing

BLURB WRITING – IT’S NOT AS EASY AS YOU THINK

June 4, 2014

It’s true that book covers help sell books because it’s the first thing a reader sees and if the cover is attractive and eye-catching, it will draw the attention the book needs, but it’s the back cover blurb that truly sells a book. With such a large variety of books in various formats from which … More BLURB WRITING – IT’S NOT AS EASY AS YOU THINK

Self Publishing: The Journey of an Unknown

May 22, 2014

Originally posted on Jerrica's Regency England…:
Hi. My name is Jerrica Knight-Catania. You may have heard my name sometime in the last 3 or so years. Or you may have no earthly clue who I am. The latter is probably more likely. I’ve never been a NYT Best Seller…or even a USA Today Best…

Client Announcement: The Release of GODS AND GLADIATORS by Jaye Shields

May 7, 2014

I am pleased and proud to announce the release of one of my client’s amazing new release – GODS AND GLADIATORS, an ancient world historical romance by Jaye Shields. I was fortunate enough to be the editor of this wonderful story about Olympian gods playing games with humans in the Roman Coliseum. If you love … More Client Announcement: The Release of GODS AND GLADIATORS by Jaye Shields

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