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The Secret to a Professional-Looking Book (It’s Not MS Word)

The Secret to a Professional-Looking Book (It’s Not MS Word)

by Carol | Oct 30, 2025 | Industry Advice, Production and Publishing

While it’s the industry standard for drafting and editing a manuscript, Microsoft Word lacks the precise, high-end features and control required for professional, print-ready book design. Because of this, a publisher would never use Word for the final...
The Essential Elements of an Effective Nonfiction Introduction

The Essential Elements of an Effective Nonfiction Introduction

by Carol | Oct 30, 2025 | Creativity and Inspiration, Editing and Writing, Industry Advice

A good nonfiction book introduction hooks the reader and clearly states the book’s purpose, telling the reader what they will learn and why it matters. 1. The Hook Begin with something compelling to immediately grab the reader’s attention. This can be a surprising...

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