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 | Jun 20, 2023 | Editing and Writing, Industry Advice, Production and Publishing
Spend enough time among fellow aspiring authors and the writer is bound to encounter the term “beta reader.” As unassuming as their title may be, beta readers can fill an indispensable and multifaceted role in an author’s journey to publishing a well-received book....
by Carol | Nov 25, 2019 | Industry Advice, Marketing and Promotion, Production and Publishing
Once a manuscript has been edited and finalized by the editor and author, the MS Word or Apple’s Pages document is transmitted to the book designer for design and typesetting. The book designer creates an interior design sample(s) for the author’s input and approval....
by Carol | Jan 1, 2018 | Editing and Writing, Industry Advice, Production and Publishing
Proofreading is an essential stage of the publishing process. The proofreader is usually the last set of eyes to read your book before you put it into the hands (and under the eyes) of your readers. No matter how many times you and your editor (or even your friends)...
by Carol | Jan 1, 2018 | Editing and Writing, Production and Publishing
If you haven’t already, read our post “The Main Elements of a Book.” You’ll need that as a starting point. Depending on the subject matter, your book may require that some elements of the text be treated differently than the running copy for the sake of emphasis, for...
by Carol | Jun 6, 2019 | Editing and Writing, Industry Advice, Production and Publishing
It’s undeniable that having your book published traditionally lends a certain level of credibility to that book. In bygone days, being a quality writer was enough to make your work stand out. But as more quality writers have brought their voice to print, the...
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