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Amazon KDP vs. KDP Select: Which is the Best Option for You?
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Amazon’s Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) is a free self-publishing service that authors can utilize to publish eBooks and paperbacks. EBooks published through KDP are available to Kindle owners on Amazon. KDP offers a variety of useful features including...
over 6 years ago
Self-Publishing
Choosing a Package
Like many writers, I hate to grapple with the synopsis…Are there any tricks to getting a synopsis as short and meaningful as possible? Are they even necessary, despite what agents say in their guidelines?
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QUESTION: Like many writers, I hate to grapple with the synopsis. I can write an interesting novel, I can almost manage an intriguing query, but the synopsis is torture…Are there any tricks to getting a synopsis as short and meaningful as possible? Are...
over 4 years ago
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Editing Basics: The Role of an Editor - article
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When you're new to publishing, keeping up with all of the details can be overwhelming. There's so much to know at each stage in the process, from editing to publishing to marketing. One thing to know for sure: every book benefits from editing. So, what...
over 8 years ago
Basic Editing
Proofreading
I’ve been told I need to create a list of comparable authors and book titles. Why do I need one, and what is the best way to build the list?
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Question: I’ve been told I need to create a list of comparable authors and book titles. Why do I need one, and what is the best way to build the list? Answer: Comparable authors and book titles, also known as “comps”, are those authors or books...
11 months ago
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Why do book categories matter, and how do I know which categories to select for my book?
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Question: Why do book categories matter, and how do I know which categories to select for my book? Answer: Books can be about many different things: a fairytale romance, a post-apocalyptic world, a true story of triumph, or steps for self-improvement...
over 2 years ago
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Social Proof for Authors: How to Get Book Reviews That Sell Books for You
A.G. Billig
Are you struggling to get your book noticed in a crowded marketplace? You’ve poured your heart into writing, but without reviews, your book may be invisible to potential readers. The good news? Reviews aren’t just feedback. They’re powerful social proof...
3 months ago
Book Reviews
Others
Interior Parts of a Book: Front Matter, Text, and Back Matter
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A successful book is more than just a manuscript thrown between a cover. One of the key elements to success is a professional interior design that adheres to industry standards, and that readers, retailers, and reviewers expect. Indie authors who are...
over 7 years ago
Design
Interior
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