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Nine More Idioms Traced To Their Roots
Andre Calilhanna -0Idioms find their way into our speech and writing, and these colorful turns of phrase can be even more interesting when you trace them back to their origins.Reading: A Path To Success
Reading — in addition to being plain fun — can make you a better (smarter, more informed, satisfied) person. In my experience, successful people are often voracious readers.How Long Will It Take To Write My Book?
With the right tools, even busy people can make time to write a book. So how long can you expect to be at the keyboard before your manuscript is complete?
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Editing Your Work: Things You Don’t See In Your Own Writing
It's easier to find flaws in someone else's work than it is in your own. There's a lot you can do to minimize errors and make your writing shine, but another set of eyes on your work is always a good idea.How To Read Your Writing From An Editor’s Perspective
Reviewing your writing from an editor's perspective can be a challenge, even for experienced writers. Here are strategies that can help you bring fresh eyes to your written work.Does My Book Need Editing?
You won’t catch every error in your manuscript. Only one kind of magical spirit can pull off such wizardry — professional editors. You should hire one if you’re serious about this whole publishing thing.
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Nine More Idioms Traced To Their Roots
Idioms find their way into our speech and writing, and these colorful turns of phrase can be even more interesting when you trace them back to their origins.How Long Will It Take To Write My Book?
With the right tools, even busy people can make time to write a book. So how long can you expect to be at the keyboard before your manuscript is complete?Writing for Digital Publications: 9 Tips To Get You Started
From setting expectations to understanding SEO, there are things you can do as a writer to launch and succeed in a career writing for digital publications.
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What Doom Patrol Taught Me About Storytelling
The HBO series featuring the DC Comics’ misfit superhero team holds valuable storytelling lessons for writers.You Need To Connect With Your Readers (With Your Writing)
We're all looking for a connection — and that includes your readers. How do you connect with your readers? Draw them in with sensory language.Train Yourself To Be A Writer
Don’t let time be the excuse to derail your dream to be a writer. Find time to write, make it a priority, and you’ll soon find it’s a hard habit to break.
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Scrivener: My Three-year Review
Scrivener is a powerful writing program that has been my software of choice as I write and revise my first novel. Here’s what I’ve learned about the program along the way.How To Get Holiday Book Sales: Part I
It may not feel like the holidays are just around the corner, but if you’re planning to drum up holiday book sales this year, it’s time to put these plans and strategies to work.Keep Tabs On Your Published Works: A Review Of Authory
Authory is a utility that consolidates your published works from multiple websites, organizes and customizes the results, and gathers other useful data. Here’s what I learned using Authory for the first time.
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Book Publishing Terms: What Every Author Needs To Know
Transitioning from writer to author requires many things — beyond penning a great book. The world of publishing comes with its unique terminology, and we’re here to help you understand some common book publishing terms.Why Does Your Book Price End In 99?
Whether illusory cost-savings or to thwart employee theft, the strange practice of ending product prices in “99” is a relic from the 1880s.Black Friday Deals For Writers [2021]
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are just around the corner, and we’ve partnered with the good folks at ProWritingAid to round up some excellent deals on courses, software, and services for writers.
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Book Publishing Terms: What Every Author Needs To Know
Transitioning from writer to author requires many things — beyond penning a great book. The world of publishing comes with its unique terminology, and we’re here to help you understand some common book publishing terms.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.Overnight Success As An Author? It’s More Like Growing Bamboo.
Overnight success takes years of work, just like bamboo takes years before it sprouts. Whether your plan is to self-publish or land a publishing deal, patience is a cornerstone for success as an author.
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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.Book Cover Design: From Concept to Completion
BookBaby designers share stories of some of their favorite book cover designs to give insight into the creative process of making your book cover stand out from the crowd.A Look Inside the Mind Of Your Book Cover Designer
There's more to getting a great book cover design than just hiring a professional. You need to communicate the essence of your story and find a way to inspire your designer.
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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.Getting Book Sales As The Holidays Approach: Part III
When it's time to really get your holiday book marketing and sales going, these actions can help you get the word out during the prime gift-shopping season.Holiday Book Sales, Part II: Finding Your Readers
In part two of our four-part series highlighting effective strategies to score holiday book sales, we focus on getting your book distributed and reaching readers.
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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.How To Get Cover Design And Formatting That Fits Your Story: My Self-Publishing Experience Part 6
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.Does It Matter How You Publish Or Who Your Competition Is?
The motivation for writing your book should be to give the world a great story and a memorable experience — no matter how you publish or who you're competing with.
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Book Publishing Terms: What Every Author Needs To Know
Transitioning from writer to author requires many things — beyond penning a great book. The world of publishing comes with its unique terminology, and we’re here to help you understand some common book publishing terms.Four Reasons BookBaby Isn’t Facing The Same Supply-Chain Woes Other Publishers Are
These are challenging times for retailers and manufacturers, but BookBaby is uniquely positioned to print and deliver your books this fall and beyond.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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Earn More Royalties With Bookshop: My Self-Publishing Experience, Part 11
This is a cautionary tale born from my bad decision to promote my book's Amazon page instead of Bookshop for my self-published title. Note: From...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.Why Does Your Book Price End In 99?
Whether illusory cost-savings or to thwart employee theft, the strange practice of ending product prices in “99” is a relic from the 1880s.
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