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Book Design & Formatting

While words, pictures, and ideas are what make a manuscript, interior formatting and book cover design are what really transform your words and images into a book.

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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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Five Self-Publishing Mistakes You Need To Avoid

The first step toward success as an independent author is educating yourself about everything involved with self-publishing. It’s what your book — this project to which you’ve invested so much emotion and time — undoubtedly deserves.
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How To Get Cover Design And Formatting That Fits Your Story: My Self-Publishing Experience...

This is the sixth entry in a series in which I detail the entire experience of self publishing my book. The goal is to offer tips and strategies so you can learn from my successes and mistakes. This week: cover design and interior formatting.
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Image Formatting and Cover Design Advice

The graphic appeal of your book – both the book cover and the pages within – plays a big part in the perception and professionalism of your work.
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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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Is BookBaby Legit?

When looking for the right self-publishing company for you, ask the following questions to make sure you're getting the best fit.
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How to Insert Page Breaks When Formatting an eBook

If you've heard it once, you've heard it a hundred times: There is no fixed pagination with an eBook, however, you CAN designate where you want page breaks.

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