Choosing a Title Copyright 2023 © by Jim Potter Your book is copyrighted, your title is not. Did you know that upon writing your book, it’s copyrighted, but its title is never protected? Other authors can use it again and again. I enjoy brainstorming titles for my books. I’m big on alliteration and I often use subtitles to help describe the book. While writing a draft of a book, an author may change the title several times. It’s understandable because it’s incredibly important. You … [Read more...] about Publishing My Children’s Book in Six Months: Choosing a Title
Deputy Jennings Meets the Amish
Publishing My Children’s Book in Six Months: Multitasking
Multitasking Copyright 2023 by Jim Potter We live in the country. We have a pond—sometimes with water—but my life as an author isn’t even close to Henry David Thoreau’s at Walden Pond. I’m not on a writer’s retreat with minimal interruptions; I’m on the internet and have a phone. I’m pretty much a cave dweller except for trips to town to mail books from the PO and to pick up groceries. Being retired, you’d think I’d have more time to write. My business book time is divided into three … [Read more...] about Publishing My Children’s Book in Six Months: Multitasking
Publishing My Children’s Book in Six Months: Networking
Networking Copyright 2023 by Jim Potter Preparing to publish my book requires a lot of multi-tasking and networking. It’s a process and I can’t do it alone. I’ll bet you’ve heard the saying, “It takes a village to raise a child.” In publishing—whether traditional or indie—it takes a network to birth a book. At its most basic level, networking is when a group of people support and encourage one another to achieve a goal. For writers, it might begin with purchasing a book, giving a “like” on … [Read more...] about Publishing My Children’s Book in Six Months: Networking
Author Jim Potter interviewed by Author Bill Bush
Author Jim Potter Interviewed by Author Bill Bush Author Bill Bush, prolific writer, interviewed me in August for his website. He posted it on September 1, 2022. The post was so well-received, I asked Bill if I could add it to my website. He agreed. Bill and I have been friends ever since I attended one of his book signings in Newton, Kansas. He's friendly, helpful, open, and talented.</p If you like great writing, especially sci-fi, I encourage you to read one of his many books. His … [Read more...] about Author Jim Potter interviewed by Author Bill Bush
Indie Book Publishing – Q & A
Indie Book Publishing - Q & A Message sent by Michael: “Hi Jim, I was wondering if I could chat with you over the phone sometime in the next few days. I have some questions about publishing. I'm working on getting an ISBN, copyright, etc., but I'm not sure how to go about it.” My reply: “CONGRATS on your big progress! I didn't think you'd get back to writing your books until your baby grandchildren were graduated from college.” * A friend, let’s call him Michael, contacted me with some … [Read more...] about Indie Book Publishing – Q & A
Book Marketing “Deputy Jennings Meets the Amish”
Book Marketing Deputy Jennings Meets the Amish (a novella) Published authors will tell you that writing their book was the beginning, not the end of the journey. That’s certainly true for me. I still have a lot to learn about book marketing. I was so naive in 2007 when I published my first book, Cop in the Classroom: Lessons I’ve Learned, Tales I’ve Told. It’s an exaggeration to say that I was expecting Oprah Winfrey to call me, but I was at least hoping to hear from more friends. I … [Read more...] about Book Marketing “Deputy Jennings Meets the Amish”
Book Release: “Deputy Jennings Meets the Amish”
Book Release: Deputy Jennings Meets the Amish (a novella) Chapter 1: Deputy Jennings Meets Rosanna Yoder “How can this be happening to me?” thought Rosanna. Earlier, Adam, her husband, had remarked, “We sure had a gully washer overnight!” “How are my flowers?” she had asked, concerned about filling business orders prior to the upcoming holiday. “Those in bloom took a beating, but the others may come around with a break in the weather,” Adam had replied. He added, “The fierce storm has … [Read more...] about Book Release: “Deputy Jennings Meets the Amish”
