A recent question I have experienced from budding authors is – should I translate my book to another language? It seems like an interesting ask as authors are trying to tap into various resources and different clientele on the market. So hear as some good reasons why having your book in another language will be a great opportunity for you as an author: 1. Broaden Your Audience through Access New Markets: By translating your book, you can reach readers who speak different languages, significantly expanding your potential readership. Embracing Different cultures often prefer reading in their na ..read more

Books by LR recently congratulated one of our clients on been listed as a finalist in the Book Excellence Awards! While we took the opportunity to praise him for his success and he now has a new accolade to add to his book…the question was asked is book awards really important to authors? We took a while to ponder a bit on the thought and here is our take on the issue: What is a book award? Generally, book awards are a way to publicly recognize and validate a book’s contribution to the literary world. They are hosted by various entities, and they aim at deeming a book well done or provides so ..read more

Think it… Write it… Publish it! The Books by LR Intensive Writing Workshop is a small group writing program designed to get your book idea onto paper and out into the world within 3 months. You will have access to all the tools, support, feedback and expertise needed to turn your ideas into words that will then be packaged and published at the end of the program. Come write that book you’ve had in your head alongside our team of qualified and recognized facilitators and other aspiring writers with the same goal. ENROL NOW It’s time to finally write that book you’ve been planning for ages. Ra ..read more

The end of the year is fast approaching, which means it’s time to reflect on your writing goals for 2022, celebrate your accomplishments and start planning for the year ahead. Here are four journal prompts that writers should answer before the start of the new year: What has 2022 meant for my writing and what have I learnt? What are my writing goals for 2023? How can I (realistically) achieve these goals? (Make a plan) What can I do now to set myself up to accomplish these goals? While you are reflecting, be sure to check out The Books By LR Intensive Writing Workshop to learn about how you co ..read more

The Books by LR Intensive Writing Workshop is a small group writing program designed to get your book idea onto paper and out into the world within 3 months. You will have access to all the tools, support, feedback and expertise needed to turn your ideas into words that will then be packaged and published at the end of the program. Come write that book you’ve had in your head alongside our team of qualified and recognized facilitators and other aspiring writers with the same goal. ENROLL NOW It’s time to finally write that book you’ve been planning for ages. Raise your hand if: You’ve got a ..read more

Many persons interested in self-publishing spend a lot of time working on their manuscript. While that is all good, I must admit that significant time must also be spent on doing the book cover. There is an old adage that says, “Never judge a book by its cover.” However, in an authors’ world, you may want to relook that statement a bit. Why a good book cover matters Ideally, the cover is the first thing you see before exploring a book. So why not add good value to the book by ensuring that the cover presents all the crucial information that you need to ensure someone is converted to one, pick ..read more

The self-publishing journey is an interesting and fulfilling one. We, at Books by LR have made it our mission to help other Caribbean authors take their books from the first draft to published at an affordable price. Our services are tailored to suit your specific needs and take you through all the steps necessary to publish your book. These can include: Assisting with writing your book; Editing your book; Designing your book cover; Assisting with securing your ISBN; Formatting your book; and Publishing your book on Amazon and other desired platforms. Visit booksbylr.com/our-clients to see t ..read more

Over the last year, I have worked with a variety of persons who are going through the self-publishing process. So here is my take on mistakes that persons frequently make on their journey to becoming a self-publishing author (especially if based in the Caribbean). Taking too long to secure an ISBN number. Unfortunately, if you would like to publish locally in the Caribbean securing your ISBN number does not take a click of the mouse as if you are based in the US and purchasing it from BOWKER online. Instead, you must go through your national library or authorizing body in your country and thi ..read more

Your book cover design is the first thing a potential reader sees when they spot your book in a bookstore or even online. Over the past month on the Books by LR Instagram  and Facebook I shared my five best tips on how to have a good book cover which I learnt while in the process of self-publishing my first book “Collection of Poems by Latoyaa Roberts“. Let’s dive into these tips a bit more: BUY NOW The first thing to consider for your book cover design is who will create it. Will you be hiring a professional or doing it yourself? I recommend that you find the best imag ..read more

This month on the Books by LR Instagram  and Facebook we explored book genres that may spark your interest in writing or reading. Here some book recommendations from these genres written by both local and international authors that I think you’ll enjoy during this lockdown period: Memoirs Becoming by Michelle Obama In a life filled with meaning and accomplishment, Michelle Obama has emerged as one of the most iconic and compelling women of our era. As First Lady of the United States of America—the first African American to serve in that role—she helped create the most we ..read more