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When Hiring a Self-Publishing Consultant Saves Authors More Money Than It Costs

When Hiring a Self-Publishing Consultant Saves Authors More Money Than It Costs

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Self-publishing authors understandably don’t want to be careless and waste money on unnecessary add-ons when it comes to their book. At the same time, it’s...
How a Book Royalties Calculator Helps Professional Speakers Forecast Income From Their Book

How a Book Royalties Calculator Helps Professional Speakers Forecast Income From Their Book

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes As a professional speaker, your book is so much more than just a book. It’s a credibility builder, a lead generator, and a bridge to...
What’s Included in Comprehensive Book Design Services

What’s Included in Comprehensive Book Design Services

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Can you imagine writing an absolutely brilliant book, but having readers drop off before they even finish the first chapter? It sounds harsh, but it’s...
Author comparing book trim sizes and printing costs with a publishing cost calculator

Why Authors Should Use a Book Publishing Cost Calculator Before Choosing a Trim Size

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Let’s say you’re exploring BookBaby.com and you’re asked to choose the trim size of your book. Sounds like a harmless decision, doesn’t it? Actually, this...
The Complete Novel Planning Template Every Fiction Writer Needs Before They Start Writing

The Complete Novel Planning Template Every Fiction Writer Needs Before They Start Writing

Estimated reading time: 13 minutes No writer gets stuck halfway through a novel simply because they “ran out of ideas.” The part that no one wants to admit is that...
Author reviewing manuscript proofread corrections at a desk showing the difference between amateur and professional book editing

Why Manuscript Proofreading Makes the Difference Between Amateur and Professional Books

Estimated reading time: 13 minutes You’re three pages into a book and so far, you’re hooked. The plot is intriguing and the voice is there. Readers don't know — or...
Author creating a book outline step by step on paper with writing notes and structure diagram

Writing a Book Outline That Keeps You on Track From First Draft to Final...

Estimated reading time: 14 minutes You’ve likely read your share of bad books. Not that the plot or the characters were bad per se, but the book seems to wander....

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