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What are some common grammar and punctuation errors I should look for when revising my manuscript?
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Question: What are some common grammar and punctuation errors I should look for when revising my manuscript? Answer: Before publishing a manuscript, there are several stages of editing and revisions an author must go through to produce the best...
8 months ago
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If you self-publish a manuscript, can that manuscript later be sold to a publisher and be re-published?
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Question: If you self-publish a manuscript, can that manuscript later be sold to a publisher and be re-published? Answer: This question comes up in almost every traditional publishing-related webinar or workshop that I present. It’s exciting for...
over 5 years ago
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Book Design: Create the Best Back Cover Copy - article
Kay Ziegler
After you have written and edited your book, you will probably turn to designing your book covers. You might want to start with the front cover. The beginning of the book might seem a logical place to start. You then might put all your time and energy...
over 9 years ago
Design
Cover
Tips for Working with a Freelance Editor - article
R.J. Lee
One of the most important aspects of working with a freelance editor is your comfort level with that editor. So, you’ve selected an editor who is not only competent, but is accessible, responsive and reliable. And you like him or her. However, this is...
over 9 years ago
Careers
Freelance Editor
ReviewU: How To Improve Your Chances of Getting Review Attention - recorded webinar
Matt Sutherland
Trade review journals like Foreword Reviews , Publishers Weekly , Kirkus , Booklist , and Library Journal exist to help librarians and booksellers identify the best books to stock on their shelves. The journals each employ many dozens to hundreds of...
over 8 years ago
Book Reviews
Others
Content Development for Social Media Strategy
Beth Kallman Werner
One of the toughest challenges for authors, especially those who are not social media savvy, is building a portfolio of collateral to share with potential readers and fans. To engage and expand your following, you need to create and share content that...
over 3 years ago
Social Media
General
How can I find a ghostwriter that is a good fit for my book idea?
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Question: How can I find a ghostwriter that is a good fit for my book idea? Answer: Is there a message or story you are longing to share with the world, but are uncertain how to turn that idea into something others can benefit from and enjoy? Or...
over 1 year ago
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How to Start Your Own Podcast: A Guide for Authors
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Podcasts are more relevant than ever. In 2019, 90 million Americans (or 32% of the country) had listened to a podcast in the last 30 days when surveyed, according to Statista . And 66% of the respondents in the Discover Pods 2019 Podcast Trends Report...
over 7 years ago
Media
Online
As an author, should I be using LinkedIn to create awareness for my work and increase my readership? If so, how?
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Question: As an author, should I be using LinkedIn to create awareness for my work and increase my readership? If so, how? Answer: Understanding the types of users on the various social media platforms can greatly inform where you choose to focus...
1 month ago
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7 Things to Know Before Creating an Audiobook - article
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There are many options for publishing your work and audiobooks are one of the hottest formats. Here are some things to know as you consider this popular market. 1. Know the market Audiobooks are currently the highest growing segment of publishing...
over 8 years ago
Formats
Audiobooks
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