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Self-Publishing a Photo Book

The holiday season is nothing if not visual. Decorations, family celebrations, snowy scenes… Christmas might be the most photographed holiday of the year.


self publishing a photo book

You can post your pictures online and enjoy immediate feedback, but there’s something about seeing your photos in a permanent, tangible collection. Today, AuthorHouse presents tips for seeing your pictures in a book instead of on a laptop screen.

Seek objective opinions about your work. Post samples online and read the comments–some of them might sting a little, but is the criticism valid?



  • Try postcards. Postcards are a great way of gauging interest in your work.

  • Show only your best work. You want to show only what you can do on your best day, and only choose the work that contributes to your book’s subject. This leads us to…

  • Is your book subject- or photographer-oriented? Will the book showcase all your work, or draw attention to a particular subject? If the former, are you well-known enough to attract readers?

  • Register a domain name. Once you decide on your book’s title, register it as a domain name so you can promote it online.


AuthorHouse looks forward to helping you get your book (and your photographs) on the bookshelves soon!










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Five Tips for Self-Publishing a Cookbook

Thanksgiving is fast approaching, and many of our readers have some serious kitchen-time ahead of them. With that in mind, AuthorHouse presents some tips for self-publishing cookbooks!


Five Tips for Self-Publishing a Cookbook



  • Pick a unique angle. What niche would you like to focus on? Whether it’s a particular culture, ingredient, or diet plan, try to find a focus that will make your book stand out.

  • Provide background. Tell the reader a little about the dishes in your book. Just as a bit of history adds flavor to a location, it also adds flavor (pun intended) to your cookbook!

  • Try blogging. A blog is a great way to refine your writing while getting valuable feedback from readers. Are your instructions easy to follow? Were illustrations effective? Most importantly, are the dishes tasty?

  • Illustrations! In cookbooks, pictures are almost a requirement—not just to make your book more attractive (and mouth-watering), but to show readers what a properly-prepared dish should look like.

  • Know what’s out there already. Spend some time online and at book-and-mortar bookstores. What’s already available? What isn’t? Flip through a few recipes; why are some explanations easy to follow but others aren’t? What book covers caught your eye, and why?


AuthorHouse hopes you’ve enjoyed this, and wishes you and your families a great Thanksgiving!


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