Amazon uses an internal ranking system to determine which of its roughly 12 million e-books published for Kindle are performing the best, according to metrics it has specified and weighted by its own proprietary values. Every e-book is ranked with a number value known as the Amazon Best Seller Rank (ABSR) number. ABSR numbers are constantly in...
Identity Publications
Boutique Nonfiction Publishing & Book Production
Book Creation Coaching
Meet with Gregory weekly to shape the outline and content of your book through targeted interviews, feedback, and consulting.
Drafting and Editing
In cases when an author may be stuck in a rut or too busy to bring their work in progress across the finish line, we help perfect it to a standard that accurately captures their message.
Publishing on Amazon
Complete the production process and get your book out there in e-book, paperback, hardcover, and audiobook formats at the standards of traditional publishing houses.
Publish Books That Matter
Important messages deserve influence. Independently publishing a book, e-book, and audiobook is the best way to get important messages out to the world in a durable, profitable, convenient, and respected form. Identity Publications works with select writers who need assistance at any or all stages of the path to becoming successful authors.
Latest on Writing and Publishing
An Interview on the Philosophy and Practicality of Writing a Nonfiction Book That Matters
Identity Publications founder Gregory V. Diehl delves into the intricate process of crafting a compelling nonfiction book. From the tangible representation of ideas in physical books to the strategic limitations that define a successful work, we explore the nuances of this art form. We discuss the importance of clearly defined boundary conditions,...
Many books have been independently birthed into the world since self-publishing became feasible. Most of these books never sell well. This has never been truer than now, as the number of wannabe authors seems to increase exponentially faster than the number of people who want to read their work. Supply still greatly outpaces demand. There is a...
Think of the areas of life in which you would like people's respect. On what topics do you wish people would listen to your opinion? Better yet, why does it matter to you that the world takes you seriously here? Influence is power. If you care about something, you should seek influence around it. Your place in society should be...