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Indie Author Minute

Indie Author Minute
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The Indie Author Minute video series answers your book publishing questions, provides industry insights, and will help guide you along your journey from writer to published author.
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When’s the best time to publish your book? Now!

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!
Choosing The Right Trim Size For Your Book! - Indie Author Minute

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.
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Why Does Digital Book Advertising Matter?

Madison Brown, digital advertising specialist at BookBaby, dives into how digital book advertising — and our Ads For Authors program — works.
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Book Metadata: What The Heck Is That?

Book metadata is a critical component to your book’s discovery and marketing... but do you know what metadata is? Let us explain!

Publishing Jargon: A Beginner’s Guide for Authors

In this “Indie Author Minute” video, BookBaby Publishing Specialist Maddi Callaghan, clears up the confusion with some common publishing jargon you’ll encounter on your journey as an independent author.
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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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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.”

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