With everything that’s happened to your manuscript along the way, it’s important to make sure that your book was reproduced faithfully, and that the production was executed without errors – errors that can lose you readers. Book Quality Check As an author, why should you do a book quality check? A quality check, or quality […]
Why is a Professional Book Cover Design Important?
Free Book Publishing Software Several options and choices are available for authors and self-publishers when it comes to choosing the right free book publishing software. In today’s competitive digital world, authors are rethinking their approach to publishing and new opportunities seem to be open up to self-publishers every day. Consequently, many authors have taken ownership […]
Publishing Trends for 2018 In many ways, the publishing trends of 2018 will follow through on the various trends of the past decade – the continuing rise of eBooks, indie publishing, and the still rising dominance of Amazon.com over the industry. But other trends might come as more of a surprise. 1. Digital Fatigue Although […]
Without effective book distribution, every other step of your publishing process can go to waste. You can publish the perfect, great American novel, with flawless editing and attractive design. Modern Book Distribution You can put together a first-rate marketing campaign that reaches thousands of readers who are now clamoring to buy your book. But if […]
How to Find the Best Book Cover Designer? The old saying warns not to “judge a book by its cover,” but it is well known in the publishing world that many potential customers do just that. For self-publishers, it is important to understand how important your cover is as a part of your marketing approach, […]
Traditional Publishing House Editing Q&A with Laura Chasen What is the process the large publishers take during the editing phase from start to the press run? Once a book is acquired and the contract signed, the author and editor will usually go through at least two rounds of edits. They’ll work on macro-elements of story—pacing, […]
Coffee Table Book PublishingHave you thought about coffee table book publishing? Are you an author or photographer looking to publish content that is eye-catching, unusual, or visually appealing?A coffee table book is an oversized, most often hard-covered book intended for display on a table or a location where it is available to guests to spark […]
While it might be the furthest thing from the mind of many writers when they get started, book cover design can truly make or break sales. It’s your first chance to draw in the kind of readers that might take an interest in your book, and your first chance to convince them to look further. […]
Embark on your publishing journey with the right book editor, a vital step for both new and seasoned authors. Consider the inspiring success stories of authors like Jeffrey Dunn, whose novels, honed by expert editors, earned multiple Publishers Weekly BookLife Editors’ Picks. These accolades serve as beacons of hope, underlining the transformative role of skilled […]
