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Go the old way or go your own way? Self-publishing vs. Traditional Publishing

Whether you’re a seasoned writer or just starting out, the question of self-publishing vs. traditional publishing is something you will eventually need to consider. In today’s marketplace, you have more options than ever. Submitting your work to a traditional publishing house is no longer necessary to reach a wide audience. With self-publishing, you now […]

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Font-tastic Formatting: A Most Justified and Text-cellent Guide to Typesetting

Book Design / Michael Gibson

When we think book design, we immediately imagine a beautifully produced front cover. But there is another less obvious aspect to book design that’s so subtle most readers won’t even notice it. This handy guide to typesetting will help you demystify this nearly invisible art. Proper typesetting is just as crucial to a book’s

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The Elegant Art of Editorial Excellence: How to Edit a Manuscript

Book Editing / Michael Gibson

Learning how to edit a manuscript can mean the difference between a great book and a merely good one. That final edit can be a daunting task — that crucial step before your words make their last leap from screen to printed page. How can you be sure that your manuscript is as good

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It’s never too late to tell your story!

Writing Advice for Authors / Michael Gibson

Amplify your voice, tell your story, and turn your dreams into tangible works of art. More than mere printing, self-publishing is a means of taking control of your narrative. Whether you’re composing your very first pages or the final novel in a ten-part series, the power to shape your story, share your thoughts, and

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Stamp out the competition: Foil stamping and embossing

Book Production / Michael Gibson

Looking to elevate your next project to a work of art? Consider foil stamping and embossing, a decorative process that will transform any book cover from average to awe-inspiring. Foil stamping is a process in which a thin sheet of metallic foil is imprinted onto the cover’s surface using heat and pressure. This process

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Get Out of That Bind: Choosing the Perfect Binding

Book Production / Michael Gibson

Choosing the perfect binding for your literary masterpiece is never an easy choice. Luckily, this guide will help you make an informed decision, no matter where you are on your publishing journey. Perfect Binding Perfect binding is a popular choice for novels and most types of non-fiction. Pages in a perfect-bound book are attached

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Marketing Strategies to Sell Your Book

Blog / Mathew Hutchins

A good messaging strategy will help position your author’s brand for scalability.

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How to Get Your Book into Libraries

Blog / Mathew Hutchins

Getting Your Self-Published Books into Libraries in 9 Easy Steps Do you want to get your books into libraries but don’t know where to start? You want your book in libraries because 58% of Americans have a library card, and over half of them say that they have been in their local library in the

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Some Bad Reviews Are Avoidable

Blog / Mathew Hutchins

If your book isn’t necessarily doing as well as you think on Amazon, it could be in the wrong genre.

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Presto Page Audiobooks

Blog / Mathew Hutchins

The future of publishing is audiobooks. Interested in reaching larger audiences? Then convert your manuscript into an audiobook! The fastest-growing format in the book publishing industry. Recently evaluated at over 2 billion dollars and growing, with the major contributor to the rise in popularity coming from the convenience of our smartphones.

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Author Advice

Go the old way or go your own way? Self-publishing vs. Traditional Publishing

Font-tastic Formatting: A Most Justified and Text-cellent Guide to Typesetting

The Elegant Art of Editorial Excellence: How to Edit a Manuscript

It’s never too late to tell your story!

Stamp out the competition: Foil stamping and embossing

Get Out of That Bind: Choosing the Perfect Binding

Marketing Strategies to Sell Your Book

How to Get Your Book into Libraries

Some Bad Reviews Are Avoidable

Presto Page Audiobooks

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