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From publishing terminology to best practices, interior design to distribution, print-on-demand to cover design, we’ve got tons of information to help you become an expert in book publishing!

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Print On Demand Made The Self-Publishing Revolution Possible

In our ongoing BookBaby Live series, Steven Spatz addresses the real reason self-published authors can find major success in today’s publishing marketplace: print on demand.
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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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How To Sell Books Through Gift Shops In Parks

The National Park Service turned 105 on August 25, 2021. It's a good time to talk about how publishers can sell books through gift shops in parks and historic sites.
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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.
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It’s A Good Time To Be A Published Author

Strong book sales numbers in the first half of 2021 set the stage for what should be a great holiday season for published authors.
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The Basics Of Print On Demand (and how POD changed publishing)

When we talk about print on demand, are we discussing a new kind of book production, or a different kind of book distribution? The answer is: Yes.
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How To Get Stunning Cover Design For Your Book

Of all the elements that go into a professionally published book, a stunning cover design is one thing that can convince a potential reader that your book is worth investigating.

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