Andrew Chapman - Curiosity Quills Press

About the Author

Andrew Chapman

Andrew is the founder of SelfPubSmart.com and has worked in nearly every aspect of independent publishing for over 25 years; he has been a publisher, editor, designer, consultant, and more, for clients ranging from solo professionals to Fortune 500 businesses. His eclectic background is unique and affords him an atypical perspective on the industry. In addition, he is an award-winning writer and author who is a professional speaker on the topic, with over 300 engagements to his credit throughout the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom. From 2003 to 2010, he served as the president of the association Publishers & Writers of San Diego, which he led through growth from a dozen paid members to more than 150. In addition to his professional experience, Andrew has a Bachelor's Degree in Publishing and Writing from George Mason University, earned with a 4.0 GPA in only three years.

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Seven Ways to Make the Most of Your Publishing Budget

Here are seven tips on making the most of your publishing budget, whether you're going the self-publishing route, looking to land a trade deal, or considering both.

Six Misunderstandings About Author Royalties

One of the more misunderstood aspects of publishing is royalties. Let's explore the six biggest misconceptions that exist for authors, both traditionally published and self-published.

3 More Tips for Assessing Self-Publishing Companies

Self-publishing services are springing up everywhere these days, ad authors interested in going it alone must beware of several important caveats when dealing with them.

3 Tips for Assessing Self-Publishing Companies

Self-publishing services are springing up everywhere these days, ad authors interested in going it alone must beware of several important caveats when dealing with them.

The Price Is Right

The playing field is changing when it comes to ebook pricing relative to length. This means authors need to understand the new paradigm. Andrew Chapman helps bring this evolution into perspective.

5 Tips for a Successful Book Event

Book events are hard to schedule, turn-outs can be paltry, and it's a lot of time and energy for the likely small return on investment. Here are five tips on making your book events the best they can be!

Determining Your Ebook Price

While ebook pricing is still a wide-open frontier, a few price ranges do seem to be emerging. 99 cents? $2.99? $4.99 and up? Let's discuss each of them, and their respective circumstances.

Being a Tax-Wise Author & Writer, Part Two

Authors and writers must recognize the business implications of their activities if there is a chance they may earn money - taxes, included. Andrew Chapman shares several useful deductions authors may claim this tax season.

Work the Numbers

For some reason, many of us have a stubborn belief that we will sell thousands of copies of our books without so much as a plan to do so. There are two things we authors need to do to "rein in" the numbers and get out of Delusi...