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Mistakes Love to Play “Hide and Seek”

Mistakes Love to Play “Hide and Seek”

Outside proofreaders, preferably specialists in book publishing, are a stand-in for your eventual reader. In addition to finding errors that almost got away, an experienced proofreader will zero in on text that may not be clear to someone reading it for the first time.

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Book Design and Production Demystified

Book Design and Production Demystified

The fear of losing control prompts many first-time authors to adopt the “do-it-yourself” approach, or to sign up with huge “self-publishing factories” who produce terrible work for very low fees. Hiring book editing and design pros will make your book as good as it can be.

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32 Reasons Book Designers Are Crazy

32 Reasons Book Designers Are Crazy

Yes, book designers are crazy…about quality. Human intervention turns your manuscript into typographic art, and when you see the difference a book designer can make, we know you’ll agree that this time is well-spent.

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On Self-publishing Experts Who Are Not

On Self-publishing Experts Who Are Not

Despite what you’ve heard, book design is not “so easy that your 10-year-old can be your technical advisor.”

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5 Steps Getting the Most from your Book Design Dollar

5 Steps Getting the Most from your Book Design Dollar

Book designers are business owners who love books as much as you do. They want you to get the most for your money and they can deliver a top-notch product on time and at a reasonable price with a little assistance from you.

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Getting The Cover Right

Getting The Cover Right

Self publishing requires more than a well-written book. Allison discusses getting the cover right.

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4 Requirements for an Effective Book Cover

4 Requirements for an Effective Book Cover

When designing a book cover, it’s important to balance the art and the science of cover design.

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The Demise of the Good Book?

The Demise of the Good Book?

Self-publishing is a worthwhile endeavor. Then why are very big companies providing such very poor advice?

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