Author Archives: Ann O'Brien

book formatting

Book Formatting: 7 Great Tips for Self-Published Authors

Looking for some book formatting tips? Once you’ve authored a book you want to publish yourself, the next step is getting it ready to print. You have two choices when publishing your book, and each requires a different approach to … Continue reading »

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Custom Songbook: 7 Steps to Create a Great Songbook

If you’re a lyricist, you may have written a lot of songs, but they’re scattered all over the place. Putting them together in a custom songbook will help you realize how much work you’ve done and create a portfolio you … Continue reading »

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funeral program printing

Funeral Program Printing: 5 Great Tips

When a loved one passes, a meaningful way to honor their memory is with a funeral program printing project. Often used as a keepsake at a memorial service, funeral programs give family members a place to reflect on their loved … Continue reading »

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classroom workbooks

Classroom Workbooks: How to Create a Truly Effective One

Teaching is easier and more enjoyable—for you and your students—when you accompany your lesson plan with classroom workbooks. Workbooks personalize the learning experience for each student, increase retention, and help you assess their progress. You may have decided to create … Continue reading »

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bad book cover

Bad Book Cover: 9 Ways to Ruin Your Marketing

A smart book marketing campaign is only as good as the book itself. If you have a bad book cover, a talented publicist or a creative advertising push can only do so much. For some self-publishing authors, book cover design … Continue reading »

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book promotion

Book Promotion: 6 Tips for Outstanding Results

Are you stuck for book promotion ideas? As you know, publishing your book is half the battle. The second part is getting word about your book out there to willing and eager buyers. As a self-published writer, you’re in charge … Continue reading »

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Book Layout Designer: How to Get the Best Book Layout

The way that a reader experiences a book’s contents is due in part to the book’s layout and design. Pagination, text and font styles, margins and graphic elements are all guided by the book’s layout and how it is designed. … Continue reading »

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pageant program printing

Pageant Program Printing: 10 Steps to Success

Pageants are glamorous, and pageant program printing should reflect that. If you’re involved with a pageant at any level, you may have been given the task of pageant program printing. This is a big job, but you can handle it … Continue reading »

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book cover template

Book Cover Template: How to Save Time and Money on a Great Cover Design

Should you use a book cover template? The book cover is one of the most important parts of any book. Given this, it makes sense for some writers to hire professional artists to design their covers. If your budget is … Continue reading »

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Ai generated coloring book

AI Generated Coloring Book: How to Create a Great Coloring Book

Are you interested in producing an AI generated coloring book? Coloring books are extremely popular among children and adults. Many adults use them to reduce stress, increase mindfulness, and just have fun. Given this popularity, some authors are cashing in … Continue reading »

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