Author Archives: Ann O'Brien

comedy writing

Comedy Writing: How to Add Humor to Your Book

Knowing how to write comedy is a skill. You can use comedy writing to add humor to any book, even if it’s not a funny book. Adding humor, where proper, makes your book more enjoyable to read and adds some … Continue reading »

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printing myths

Printing Myths: 5 Common Ones to Ignore

Concerned about printing myths? The printing press has been around since the 15th century when Europeans improved on ancient China’s block printing methods. Today, print options include digital printing and more traditional offset printing methods. But even with the time-honored … Continue reading »

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graphic novel

Graphic Novel: How to Publish a Great One

Readers of all ages love engaging storytelling, but one of the most unique ways to experience a story is through a graphic novel. While many readers may only associate graphic novels with manga, a colorful Japanese style of cartooning, graphic … Continue reading »

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proofreading

Proofreading: 13 Tips to Effectively Proofread Your Book

How important is proofreading your book? The creative process of writing a book looks different for every author. Some writers like to sit down and write content in short bursts of inspiration while others schedule their writing time by the … Continue reading »

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controversial topics

Controversial Topics: How to Handle Them in Children’s Books

We think of children as living in a state of innocence. For the most part, they do, but that doesn’t mean they’re shielded from awareness about controversial topics in the world. If you want to address these controversial topics in … Continue reading »

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print magazines

Print Magazines: 5 Strategies to Sell Your Outstanding Magazine

Dreaming up the perfect niche for print magazines, designing the layout, developing, writing and sourcing quality content and eventually printing a gorgeous magazine are all part of the steps required to publish a magazine. But selling print magazines is the … Continue reading »

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calendar promotion

Calendar Promotion: 5 Unusual Promotion Ideas

Calendars are a popular marketing material because they’re useful, attractive gifts for your customers and professional colleagues. With the right calendar and a good calendar promotion strategy, you can be sure your name and company get looked at every day, … Continue reading »

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small business catalogs

Small Business Catalogs: 4 Tips for a Limited Budget

Wondering how to afford printed small business catalogs? Finding ways to successfully reach potential customers can help your small business grow into a big one. A business’s marketing plan might include all kinds of digital and print efforts to connect … Continue reading »

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book pricing

Book Pricing: A Definitive Guide

Book pricing seems pretty straightforward, but it’s something many authors struggle to get right. Here are some pointers to make sure you get a fair price for your creative work. Why Book Pricing Matters Pricing your book is a delicate … Continue reading »

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book publicity

Book Publicity vs. Book Marketing: What Are the Important Differences?

When you self-publish your book, it’s your job to let the world know about it. Unlike traditional publishing houses with in-house publicists and marketing teams, self-publishers are responsible for getting the word out about their projects and themselves as authors. … Continue reading »

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