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book cover design

Book Cover Design: A Definitive Step by Step Guide

Book cover design is essential to the success of your book. Whether your book is fiction or nonfiction, the cover is the first impression your book makes on potential readers. It’s simple: Covers sell books. A book cover design that … Continue reading »

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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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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: 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: 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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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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paperback novel

Paperback Novel: 6 Tips to Successfully Market Yours

Finishing a paperback novel is a feat for a self-published author and receiving that first shipment of freshly bound books from the printer is an exciting prospect. The task ahead of new authors at this stage now shifts from authorship … Continue reading »

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Coloring Book Sales: 6 Steps for Success

Are you an artist who enjoys creating fanciful, detailed drawings? If so, a collection of your drawings might lead to significant coloring book sales. Here’s what it takes to enter this popular market and get your share of coloring book … Continue reading »

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Christian book

Christian Book: How to Publish a Great One

A Christian book developed, written and published for a Christian audience is often nonfiction, but Christian novels and books of stories for readers of all ages are also commonly penned by Christian authors. If are curious about how to publish … Continue reading »

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