How to Build Your Author Brand and Market Your Book Effectively

Practical Branding and Book Promotion Strategies for Independent Authors Publishing a book makes your work available to readers. Helping those readers discover it requires additional planning. For independent authors, book marketing can involve several activities, including improving the book’s online presentation, developing an author website, communicating with readers, and advertising where appropriate. Many writers feel

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Paperback vs. eBook Formatting: What Every Author Should Know

A Practical Guide to Preparing Your Book for Print and Digital Publication Publishing a book in paperback and eBook formats gives readers different ways to enjoy your work. Some prefer the feel of printed pages, while others appreciate the convenience of reading on a phone, tablet, or dedicated eReader. Although both editions may contain the

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How to Prepare Your Manuscript for Professional Editing

Practical Steps to Help Authors Get Their Manuscripts Ready for Editing and Proofreading Completing a manuscript is a major step in writing a book. You have spent time developing ideas, building chapters, researching information, or creating characters. Now comes another important part of the process: preparing your work for professional editing. Many authors assume that

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