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Skills Frameworks 101: Comparing ONET, ESCO, SFIA, and Lightcast
The first post in this series argued that skills, not degrees, are becoming the signal employers actually trust. That argument only holds up if “skill” means something specific and shared, not a vague label. In practice, that shared meaning comes from one of a handful of skills frameworks—structured lists that assign definitions and IDs to skills so different systems can refer to the same thing. …
Here’s What to Ask Your Book Editor (Before Signing a Contract)
Editing is possibly the most crucial–and costly–service you’ll need as an independent publisher. Here are some questions to ask when interviewing your book editor to be sure you find the…
Ebook Formatting Answers: Reflowable vs. Fixed Layout Ebooks
Q. What’s the difference between a fixed layout ebook and a regular ebook? A. Normal ebooks that you’re reading (such as a regular Kindle book or novel, etc.) are what’s…
The 5 Things You Need to Print Your Book
 You’ve written your book. Now it’s time to get physical copies into your readers hands. Here’s what you’ll need to print your book. 1. Get a Print-Ready Book Cover…