Why Copyright Registration Matters for Authors
One of the most common misconceptions I hear, especially from musicians, authors, and small creative businesses, is that registering your copyright is unnecessary because you already own it. And to a certain extent, that is...
Read MoreEvent: Copyright, AI, and Intellectual Property Traps – How to Protect Anything Online
We're helping host a small event this week in Tulsa. It's not a WestSky event, but I believe our audience here would benefit a lot from it. Especially if you write (or edit) using AI...
Read MoreDoes Self-Publishing a Book Really Have to Be This Hard?
You wrote a book. Or you’re in the middle of one. Or you’ve been thinking about it for years and something in you finally said it’s time. Either way, you’re here.Which means it’s starting to...
Read MoreWhat’s Left Behind… Matters
A shoebox sat quietly on the shelf. Taped shut. Written in faded pencil: Dad’s things. It had been years since anyone touched it. But today, his daughter pulled it down and opened the lid. Inside...
Read MoreWhy You’re Getting Fewer Website Visitors (Even Though You’re Showing Up More on Google)
You might’ve noticed something odd when looking at your website stats. It looks like your site is showing up in more Google searches. But for some reason, fewer people are actually clicking to visit. This...
Read MoreAre We The Right Fit For You?
We meet a lot of remarkable people, but not everyone’s a good fit for our team. If you’ve made it this far, there’s a good chance you care deeply about the message you want to...
Read MoreBook Self Publishing Broken Arrow OK: A Personal Guide for Local Authors
A few years ago, I helped someone in Broken Arrow who had written a powerful manuscript but didn’t know where to turn next. They weren’t chasing a book deal or trying to build a platform,...
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At WestSky, we help people who help others. Whether you’re a mentor, counselor, pastor, or creative leader, if you’ve got a message that matters, we’re here to bring it to life through world-class story products....
Read MoreAuthor Taxes & Royalties Explained: A Simple Guide to Book Ownership and Financial Best Practices
At WestSky, we help authors navigate more than just publishing, we help with the business side too. Things like taxes, royalties, and ownership can get confusing fast. This guide breaks it all down in plain...
Read MoreA Christian Independent Self Publisher in Oklahoma
“God never wastes suffering, and He never wastes a story.”— Elisabeth Elliot Maybe you’ve said it before.“I think I’m supposed to write a book.” It’s not about wanting attention. And it’s not because everything in...
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