What Is Digital Rights Management (DRM) for Amazon eBooks and Should You Use It?
If you publish through Kindle Direct Publishing, you’ll have to make this decision: Do you want to enable Digital Rights Management for your eBook? The option shows up during the upload process, and it often...
Read MoreThe Real Reason Creators Must Register Copyright (Even Though You Already Own It)
Article contribution by Intellectual Property Attorney, Jansen Rigney. One of the most common misconceptions we hear, especially from musicians, authors, and small creative businesses, is that registering your copyright is unnecessary because you already own...
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 don't work with everyone. And that's not something we say to sound exclusive. It's just true. We do our best work when the fit is right, and we've learned that taking on the wrong...
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,...
Read MoreThe Studio
We help people who are trying to help others. That is the clearest way we know how to say it. Hailey and I built WestSky because we wanted to spend our lives getting behind people...
Read MoreSelf-Publishing Royalties & Taxes: What Every Author Needs to Know
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...
Read MoreMastering SEO-Friendly Content for Your WordPress Blog: A Beginner’s Guide
When it comes to creating a blog post, it’s all about balance. The best content isn’t just technically sound—it’s also focused on serving your readers. My goal with this guide is to help you strike...
Read MoreA Complete Guide to Audiobook Author-Narration
Narrating an audiobook might seem like a big task, but with the right preparation and approach, you can deliver high-quality recordings that sound professional and engaging. Here is our recommended set up and workflow for...
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