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A Visit To The Vermont Home Of Robert Frost
Lee Purcell -0We visit South Shaftsbury, Vermont, where four-time Pulitzer Prize winner and state poet laureate Robert Frost built a legacy.Writers and Editors: Finding The Right Fit
Andre Calilhanna and Janna Lopez talk about writing and editing and the process of finding the right fit to produce your best written work.Are There Reliable Speech-to-Text Options For Writers?
For all the power of modern personal computers, speech-to-text has been a difficult service to perfect. Has its time finally come?
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Writers and Editors: Finding The Right Fit
Andre Calilhanna and Janna Lopez talk about writing and editing and the process of finding the right fit to produce your best written work.How To Be A Good Beta Reader
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.11 Ways To See Your Writing In A New Light
Whether you're ready to revise your writing or struggling with your first draft, these exercises can help you get a fresh perspective.
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Ready To Meet The NaNoWriMo Challenge? These 9 Tips Will Get You There.
Taking on the NaNoWriMo challenge might require some creative end-arounds from your typical writing process. These tips will help you keep the words and creativity flowing.Another Nine Idioms Explained
I’ll cover idioms from soup to nuts in one fell swoop. Will you come away enlightened? The proof will be in the pudding.Get Creative And Build Your Writing Muscles
Here is an entertaining way to push your writing muscles to the max while lounging on the couch or having fun with family and friends.
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How Your Title Can Enrich Your Writing
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.Something To Blog About As An Author
Developing a voice, knowing your intention, and identifying your ideal reader will help you find a winning formula for your author blog.Reaching THE END Of Your Story
Going from writer to published author requires a series of accomplishments — so what does it really take to get to THE END of your story?
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Are There Reliable Speech-to-Text Options For Writers?
For all the power of modern personal computers, speech-to-text has been a difficult service to perfect. Has its time finally come?Is A Writing Workshop Right For You?
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.Writing Without Purpose
Writing does not need to be about productivity, results, recognition, or word counts. But are you ready to try writing without purpose?
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Traditional Vs. Self-Publishing: Follow The Numbers
Many factors affect the decision for a new author to seek a traditional publishing deal or go the self-publishing route. We’ve got some numbers that may help you decide.Why Should I Copyright My Book (And How Do I Do It)?
What is copyright registration, how do I do it, what does it protect, and is it really necessary to copyright my book?Audiobooks For Independent Authors Are Here!
Self-published authors can’t afford to stay on the audiobook sidelines, and BookBaby’s newest author service puts independent authors in the audiobook game!
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Traditional Vs. Self-Publishing: Follow The Numbers
Many factors affect the decision for a new author to seek a traditional publishing deal or go the self-publishing route. We’ve got some numbers that may help you decide.Why Should I Copyright My Book (And How Do I Do It)?
What is copyright registration, how do I do it, what does it protect, and is it really necessary to copyright my book?Simple Self-Publishing Tips
In this interview, BookBaby’s Steven Spatz lays out some basic self-publishing tips for the aspiring author.
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Book Cover Design Ideas: Before And After
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.Why Does My Book Need Interior Formatting?
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.The Four Cornerstones to Self-Publishing Success
Steven Spatz, BookBaby president and self-published author, talks about the four essential things you need in place to achieve self-publishing success.
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3 Tips To Boost Your Book Sales This Fall
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.Your Book’s Pre-sale Period Explained
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.”The Four Cornerstones to Self-Publishing Success
Steven Spatz, BookBaby president and self-published author, talks about the four essential things you need in place to achieve self-publishing success.
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Choosing Your Book’s Trim Size
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.Paperback vs. Hardcover Books: Which Is Right For You?
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?Why Does My Book Need Interior Formatting?
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.
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How To Promote A Book On YouTube
Self-published authors need to promote on social media. Here’s some great advice to help you promote a book on YouTube.Can You Really Make Money Selling Poetry?
One tactic to selling and making money with poetry is to pursue outlets other than bookstores. This post can help you think creatively about how to make a dime selling rhyme.Social Media For Authors
This collection of BookBaby Blog posts features tips to help you optimize your promotional and professional exploits on social media.
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Your Book’s Pre-sale Period Explained
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.”How To Get Book Reviews
A powerful element of your book marketing plan should be getting book reviews. It's not always easy to do, but here are some ideas for how to go about getting them.Start Marketing Your Book Now (Here’s How)
Adapted from our BookBaby Live series, Steven Spatz, BookBaby president and self-published author, talks about the benefits of marketing before your book is even completed.
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