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Celebrating Black Voices for Black History Month
Drake’s book, Destined and Determined to be a Nurse sheds light on Mary's path as she navigates her entry into the medical profession.
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Kids Books For All Ages
Children's books are unique in the publishing world. Filled with full-color images and often formatted in unique ways, children's books require more finesse to…
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New Year, New Book, Achieve Your Publishing Goals
Most people begin the new year driven by their goals and resolutions. The new year is a great time to stop procrastinating and focus…
Self-Publishing
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Different Types of Book Genres
Stroll down the aisles of your local bookstore or library, and you’ll find books neatly sorted into dozens of genres like fantasy, romance, and…
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7 Steps to Writing a Great Book Proposal
So you wrote a book — now what? Writing a manuscript is a huge accomplishment, of which you should be proud. However, now that…
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Self-Publishing vs. Traditional Publishing
Publishing a book might feel daunting. From editing to book layout and cover design, it’s a long journey. But it’s a journey every author…
The Writing Process
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The New Year’s Book Writing Game Plan
It’s a new year — time to reset, start fresh, and achieve. Whether you’re starting a brand-new project or want to finally finish that…
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Did You Miss NaNoWriMo? Don’t Let That Stop You From Writing Your Novel!
Whether you’re an aspiring or seasoned writer, you probably have plenty of exciting ideas for potential novels. But writing, editing, and publishing a book…
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Elements of a Great Story
So you're thinking of self-publishing your own book. It's a story that resonates deeply within you that you can't wait to share with the…
Motivation
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The New Year’s Book Writing Game Plan
It’s a new year — time to reset, start fresh, and achieve. Whether you’re starting a brand-new project or want to finally finish that…
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Did You Miss NaNoWriMo? Don’t Let That Stop You From Writing Your Novel!
Whether you’re an aspiring or seasoned writer, you probably have plenty of exciting ideas for potential novels. But writing, editing, and publishing a book…
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Plot-Driven vs. Character-Driven Books: How to Write Each
What forces drive your story forward from beginning to end? Most narratives fall into two categories: character-driven or plot driven. Character-driven books tend to…
Editing
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Different Types of Book Editing
Sharing a book you've written is like introducing a child you've raised. You've poured your heart and soul into it. You want it to…
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Fact Checking Tips for Authors
The joy and excitement you experience when you release your book into the world can quickly be replaced with fear and anxiety. The social…
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How To Handle Editing and Feedback
All aspects of the making of a book are important, but in the hierarchy of things that are important, your editor is near the…
Formatting
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The Benefits of Having Different Formats of Your Book Available
Few things are as exciting to an author as holding their finished book for the first time. But what style should it be? Paperback…
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How To Make Your Book Look Professional
When it comes to self-publishing your book, the devil is in the details. Completing your manuscript is a huge accomplishment worth celebrating, but don't…
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Choosing fonts: What font should I use for my book?
When you publish a book, you are creating a brand. Every decision you make when developing your book should relate to the brand you…
Design and Illustration
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The Importance of Author Headshots
A great author headshot can help establish your authority as a real author and give readers a quick idea of your style and brand.
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How To Choose An Illustration Style
What are your favorite books? Call to mind the books that stood out to you in childhood through adolescence and into adulthood. Can you…
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Different Types of Book Illustrations
Illustrations aren’t just for children’s books. No matter what genre you’re writing for, book illustrations can help create an immersive experience for your readers.…
eBooks and Audiobooks
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How To Make Your Book An Audiobook
The audiobook market has skyrocketed in recent years and only continues to do so. After all, many people prefer listening to books on the…
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eBook Formatting Tips For Self-published Authors
There’s much to consider when you go the route of self-publishing a book. Formatting is an essential and lengthy part of the process, but…
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Print Books Vs. eBooks: Why not both?
There was a time when eBooks were taking over the book publishing market. However, while digital media has more significantly disrupted other tangible press…
Marketing
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What Is a Lead Magnet and Why Do You Need One?
Thanks to the internet, today’s writers can use countless strategies to connect with new audiences and market their books. A lead magnet is one…
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How Much Does It Cost to Market A Book?
You’ve worked hard to write and polish your book, and you want to ensure it gets into the hands of readers. Many writers hope…
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What to Include on Your Back Cover and How to Write it
Imagine a potential reader selecting your book. Maybe the reader recognizes the title because you've employed some good book marketing. Or maybe your book…