by Carol | Jan 11, 2018 | Production and Publishing
The following is a basic guide to the steps of the editorial and production process. These steps are standard in publishing, but many first-time authors may not be familiar with them. We work closely with our authors through all these steps to ensure their vision for...
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, 2019 | Industry Advice, Production and Publishing
As an independent author publishing under your own imprint, it is up to you to decide how to get your book into the distribution channels that feed to Amazon and other booksellers. The Book Couple will consult as needed and support whatever route you decide to take....
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 | Jan 1, 2018 | Industry Advice, Production and Publishing
When it comes to printing your book, you have two choices: offset printing (aka commercial printing) and print-on-demand (POD printing). Years back, only commercial printing was available, and it required large print runs to be cost effective. With today’s technology,...
by Carol | Jan 1, 2018 | Industry Advice, Production and Publishing
The Book Couple looks forward to working with you to produce a high-quality book, and we are committed to completing it within the agreed-upon time frame. That time frame can be influenced by a number of factors, the most determinate of which is a scheduled event. If...
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