by Carol | Apr 17, 2019 | Editing and Writing, Industry Advice, Marketing and Promotion, Production and Publishing
Each part of book production—from cover to cover—is essential in producing a quality product and a good read. But a lot of aspiring authors who choose to self-publish are unaware of the intricacies involved in design and typesetting, the key steps in producing a print...
by Carol | Apr 17, 2019 | Industry Advice, Production and Publishing
Are you tossed between traditional publishing and independent publishing (aka self-publishing)? These days, there is no “right” way to publish. The path to choose depends on your motivations as an author and an entrepreneur. Here are 6 factors to consider: 1. Interest...
by Carol | Apr 22, 2019 | Editing and Writing, Industry Advice, Production and Publishing
Page proofs are the designed and typeset pages of your manuscript in the trim size and layout you decided upon with your book designer. First-pass page proofs are your initial look at how your book will appear in its printed form prior to publication. Traditionally,...
by Carol | Apr 22, 2019 | Industry Advice, Production and Publishing
When you’re deciding which format or formats your book should take, it’s important to know your options and also that you don’t have to settle for just one type. For example, e-books can be more convenient than a physical book, but they’re not very good for book...
by Carol | Apr 3, 2019 | Marketing and Promotion, Production and Publishing
As a self-publisher, you own all the rights to your work: foreign, translation, movie, audio, etc. If you get picked up by a publisher later on, rights are negotiated during the contract process. They will advise you at the time. Here is some helpful information on...
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