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Self-Publishing

BookBaby is a haven of self-publishing expertise, and we share everything we know here on the BookBaby Blog. If you’re an independent author with questions about self-publishing, you’ve come to the right place.

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Can You Self-Publish a Book on Multiple Sites?

Are you considering publishing your book on multiple platforms? Discover the pros and cons before you make the decision.
Choosing Online or Full-Service Self-Publishing Platforms

Choosing Between Online Publishing Platforms and Full-Service Self-Publishing

Estimated reading time: 13 minutes You’re here right now because you’ve written a book or you’re in the process of writing one. And there, nibbling at the edges, is that...
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The BookBaby Difference: Discover the Best Way To Self-Publish a Book

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes At first glance, BookBaby might strike you as an unusual name for a publishing company for independent authors.But once you understand where we come from,...
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Tell your book’s story with metadata

Do you know how to market with book metadata? You’re a writer, and you probably hate all those geeky computer terms that people toss around when they’re trying to point out something you haven’t done. But metadata is important if you want your book to go far and wide. So what is metadata, and why do you want to take advantage of it?
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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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Whatever Your Story, BookBaby’s Book Editing Service Is The Right Fit

These first-time authors agree: Professional editing is a must for every book, and BookBaby's editing service was the right choice.
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Why Lauren Lynne Chose BookBaby For Her Self-Published Young Adult Novels

"When I was first trying to decide who I wanted to work with, I did quite a bit of research. I didn't want to have to figure out the cover art, and I sure didn't want to have to figure out the conversion, because I'm not a computer genius, I'm a story teller. I was so glad BookBaby was willing to work with me and really listen to my ideas."

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