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        5 Tips To Get Your Book Finished This Spring

        Jim Foley - March 23, 2023
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        Writing a book is no easy feat, but if you achieve the right mindset, set realistic goals, and create a healthy writing routine, you can stay motivated, make steady progress, and complete your book.
        Good Writing Habits

        Six Things You Need To Write A Book

        Dawn Field - March 22, 2023
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        Do not underestimate the commitment it will take to realize your story and write a book. Boil your project down to the core components you need to see your project through to the end  and prepare for the task ahead.
        Inspiration

        What Motivates These Seven Famous Authors To Write?

        Lee Purcell - March 17, 2023
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        What does it take to go beyond the ordinary and enter that special realm that elevates a written work? These famous writers have some insights.
    • Editing
      • Editing

        Writers and Editors: Finding The Right Fit

        Andre Calilhanna - November 12, 2022
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        Andre Calilhanna and Janna Lopez talk about writing and editing and the process of finding the right fit to produce your best written work.
        Editing

        How To Be A Good Beta Reader

        Dawn Field - October 7, 2022
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        When you read for an author, what do you offer? These eight considerations form a code of conduct that can help a writer and beta reader get the most from one another.
        Editing

        11 Ways To See Your Writing In A New Light

        Dawn Field - February 25, 2022
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        Whether you're ready to revise your writing or struggling with your first draft, these exercises can help you get a fresh perspective.
    • Good Writing Habits
      • Good Writing Habits

        Six Things You Need To Write A Book

        Dawn Field - March 22, 2023
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        Do not underestimate the commitment it will take to realize your story and write a book. Boil your project down to the core components you need to see your project through to the end  and prepare for the task ahead.
        Good Writing Habits

        The Story Arc Makes Your Stories Powerful

        Shane Millar - March 10, 2023
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        Adding structure to your stories shouldn't stifle imagination or creativity. The story arc exists to help you tell a satisfying story. Estimated...
        Good Writing Habits

        Choose Kindness When You Give Writing Feedback

        Janna Lopez - February 1, 2023
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        There's vulnerability at the heart of a request for a writing critique. I choose to meet that with kindness.
    • Writing Tips
      • Writing Tips

        How to Harness the Power of Foreshadowing

        Scott McCormick - March 5, 2023
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        What is foreshadowing and why is it such an effective literary device? From Hitchcock to Skywalker, let's explore this source of suspense.
        Writing Tips

        How Your Title Can Enrich Your Writing

        Michael Gallant - September 12, 2022
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        Don’t struggle to create a book title — or any writing project's title. Propel and define your work by adapting your project’s name as you go.
        Good Writing Habits

        Something To Blog About As An Author

        Janna Lopez - April 26, 2022
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        Developing a voice, knowing your intention, and identifying your ideal reader will help you find a winning formula for your author blog.
    • Writing Groups, Tools, & Software
      • Writing Groups, Tools, & Software

        Are There Reliable Speech-to-Text Options For Writers?

        Lee Purcell - November 4, 2022
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        For all the power of modern personal computers, speech-to-text has been a difficult service to perfect. Has its time finally come?
        Writing Groups, Tools, & Software

        Is A Writing Workshop Right For You?

        The Book Professor - July 28, 2022
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        Writers rarely produce perfect first drafts that are ready to publish. Even famous authors like Ernest Hemingway and Virginia Woolf joined writing workshops to polish their prose.
        Good Writing Habits

        Writing Without Purpose

        Andre Calilhanna - March 11, 2022
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        Writing does not need to be about productivity, results, recognition, or word counts. But are you ready to try writing without purpose?
  • How To Self-Publish
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        Self-Publishing

        Why BookBaby Built A Print-On-Demand Solution

        Jim Foley - March 14, 2023
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        The short answer to why we built our print-on-demand facility (right here in New Jersey) is because self-publishing authors asked us to.
        Self-Publishing

        When’s the best time to publish your book? Now!

        Indie Author Minute - February 9, 2023
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        BookBaby publishing specialist Alli Henderson gives some practical advice about the best time to publish your book. Spoiler: if your book's ready, it's time to publish!
        Book Distribution

        How To Generate Additional Book Revenue From Your Nonfiction Title

        Brian Jud - February 7, 2023
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        Borrowing ideas from other industries can create new book revenue ideas for your nonfiction title, and your fiction titles, as well.
    • Self-Publishing
      • Self-Publishing

        Why BookBaby Built A Print-On-Demand Solution

        Jim Foley - March 14, 2023
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        The short answer to why we built our print-on-demand facility (right here in New Jersey) is because self-publishing authors asked us to.
        Self-Publishing

        When’s the best time to publish your book? Now!

        Indie Author Minute - February 9, 2023
        0
        BookBaby publishing specialist Alli Henderson gives some practical advice about the best time to publish your book. Spoiler: if your book's ready, it's time to publish!
        Self-Publishing

        Why Readers And Authors Love Audiobooks

        Steven Spatz - January 26, 2023
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        There are a lot of reasons why audiobooks continue to grow in popularity, and the benefits are there for both writers and listeners.
    • Book Design & Formatting
      • Book Design & Formatting

        Book Cover Design Ideas: Before And After

        BookBaby - June 6, 2022
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        Becky Rodriguez-Smith, director of design services at BookBaby, and Amy Epright, senior book designer, address five elements that make a great book cover design, with before-and-after examples to drive home these design ideals.
        Book Design & Formatting

        Why Does My Book Need Interior Formatting?

        Indie Author Minute - May 11, 2022
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        In this “Indie Author Minute Video,” book designer Kaitlin Quigley talks about the unsung hero in your book’s journey to a professional publish: interior formatting.
        Book Design & Formatting

        The Four Cornerstones to Self-Publishing Success

        Steven Spatz - October 5, 2021
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        Steven Spatz, BookBaby president and self-published author, talks about the four essential things you need in place to achieve self-publishing success.
    • Book Distribution
      • Book Distribution

        How To Generate Additional Book Revenue From Your Nonfiction Title

        Brian Jud - February 7, 2023
        0
        Borrowing ideas from other industries can create new book revenue ideas for your nonfiction title, and your fiction titles, as well.
        Book Distribution

        3 Tips To Boost Your Book Sales This Fall

        Jim Foley - September 28, 2022
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        A great way to boost book sales is to hit the ground and connect with readers through personal and grassroots efforts. Here are some ideas to get you started.
        Book Distribution

        Your Book’s Pre-sale Period Explained

        Indie Author Minute - April 11, 2022
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        In this “Indie Author Minute” video, Avery Bacchues explains why driving traffic and advance sales in the weeks before publication helps guarantee your book never ends up as “temporarily out of stock.”
    • Printed Books 101
      • Printed Books 101

        How Long Should A Novel Be?

        Lee Purcell - January 17, 2023
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        Getting ready to write a book and wondering how many words you need to pen? Here are some rule-of-thumb insights into how long your book should be.
        Printed Books 101

        Choosing Your Book’s Trim Size

        Indie Author Minute - November 15, 2022
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        BookBaby publishing specialist Sierra Edwards discusses what a book’s trim size is and how to choose the one that’s right for your project.
        Printed Books 101

        Paperback vs. Hardcover Books: Which Is Right For You?

        BookBaby - October 11, 2022
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        One choice self-published authors need to make is whether to go with a hardcover vs. paperback book cover. They both have their benefits — so which is right for you?
  • How To Promote
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        Book Promotion & Publicity

        How To Use 100 Printed Books To Promote Your Self-published Title

        Steven Spatz - February 28, 2023
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        If you're going to use printed books to promote your self-published title – we've got ideas for how to put 100 of them to work for you.
        Book Promotion & Publicity

        How To Define Your Book’s Target Audience In 6 Steps

        Jim Foley - February 23, 2023
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        Defining and engaging your target market is crucial when it comes to promotion, and these six steps can help you build your reader personas.
        Book Launch

        Common-sense Tips To Get People To Your Book Signing

        Michael Gallant - January 23, 2023
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        These strategies can help you summon a vibrant audience for your next big literary event or book signing.
    • Book Launch
      • Book Launch

        Common-sense Tips To Get People To Your Book Signing

        Michael Gallant - January 23, 2023
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        These strategies can help you summon a vibrant audience for your next big literary event or book signing.
        Book Launch

        How To Get People To Your Book Signing

        Michael Gallant - January 6, 2023
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        Creative and thoughtful planning will help you fill the house for your book launch, book signing, or next big literary event.
        Book Distribution

        Your Book’s Pre-sale Period Explained

        Indie Author Minute - April 11, 2022
        0
        In this “Indie Author Minute” video, Avery Bacchues explains why driving traffic and advance sales in the weeks before publication helps guarantee your book never ends up as “temporarily out of stock.”
    • Book Promotion & Publicity