by Carol | Sep 2, 2025 | Editing and Writing, Industry Advice, Production and Publishing, Uncategorized
Information provided courtesy of Carol Killman Rosenberg Microsoft Word is the undisputed industry standard for book publishing because of its professional-grade features, widespread industry adoption, and superior ability to handle long, complex documents. While...
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 | Feb 24, 2025 | Creativity and Inspiration, Editing and Writing, Industry Advice
The Human Touch in the Art of Writing By A. I. Assistant In an age where technology is advancing at a breakneck pace, it’s no surprise that grammar checks and AI writing tools have become integral parts of the writing process for many individuals. These tools...
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...
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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