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Designing a Special Book Cover
First, I think it is important to understand that a well-designed book cover needs to do more than just catch a potential book-buyer’s eye. A special book cover also conveys a sense of what to expect when the reader opens the book. The cover is your way of...
Publishing a Diamond in the Rough
You’ve heard the story. E.L. James self-published Fifty Shades of Gray and sold 250,000 copies before some really smart publisher took notice. John Grisham self-published his first book, and now he’s, well, John Grisham. What did they do differently? What do...
The power is in the story
Who has not been captivated by a good story? Who has not found themselves invested in the outcome of a great character? A powerful narrative has a way of capturing the attention and imagination of audiences in a way no other device can. There is excitement, drama,...
Designing the Interior of Your Book and E-Book
Now that you’ve successfully finished your book, one of the things that most people forget about is the importance of the design of the interior of your book; in other words, an attractive formatting of the words that the reader will see page to page, chapter to...
Creating a Book Cover for Your Self-Published Book
You have written your book. Whether it is a work of fiction, a business book, biography, or self-help book, it is special to you. The book cover you design, or have a professional book cover designer help you design, should be just as special to you. You can rely...
Converting Your Manuscript into a Paperback Book
You've written your book. The manuscript is done. Now the Word document needs to be converted into a format that your printer can use in creating your printed book. This “book conversion” process is so vital. Getting your page interior print ready can mean the...