by Carol | Jan 1, 2018 | Editing and Writing, Marketing and Promotion, Production and Publishing
A book is produced from the words up. It’s constructed like a building with front and back, sides and interior, and with many rooms. They all need to be appropriately placed and furnished for maximum functionality and aesthetics. Covers The cover of a book is the...
by Carol | Jan 1, 2018 | Editing and Writing
Carol is the editorial specialist at The Book Couple. You can learn more about her and her editorial services by visiting carolkillmanrosenberg.com. Traditionally, when an author completes a manuscript, they will want to have it reviewed by a book-industry editor...
by Carol | Jan 27, 2021 | Editing and Writing, Industry Advice, Production and Publishing
Imagine you’re tasked with building a house. You work meticulously to draft the blueprints, build the walls, and oversee the electrical and plumbing work. Then, when the project is close to fruition, you become so eager to see the finished product that you rush to...
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 | Jun 4, 2019 | Editing and Writing, Marketing and Promotion, Production and Publishing
An author’s bio appears in the “About the Author” section of a book. Traditionally, it’s the very last page of the book and is often accompanied by a professional headshot. We refer to this as the “long bio.” A more succinct version traditionally appears on the back...
by Carol | Oct 2, 2019 | Editing and Writing, Industry Advice, Marketing and Promotion
For some readers, a book’s description may be their very first glimpse into your work. This description must do more than just tell the reader a little about what to expect from your book; it must do so in a way that entices them to want to read the whole thing. An...
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