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Perhaps not as flashy as the cover or illustration, the table of contents (TOC) is the silent guide, the unsung hero leading readers on their journey through your tome. Located right at the front,...
View ArticleMyIdentifiers for Self-Publishers: 10 Essential Services to Consider
If you are somewhere on the learning curve of self-publishing, then you’ve probably come face-to-face with ISBNs, barcodes, and other necessary pieces of the publishing puzzle. A simple browser search...
View ArticleDesign a Canva Ebook Cover in 8 Simple Steps (with Example)
Every great story starts with an inviting cover design. If a cover looks cheap and homemade, you’ll get more eyerolls than potential buyers. As with most things in life, first impressions matter....
View ArticleHow to Make an ePub Book: 4 Basic Methods for Self-Publishers
The ePub file format has come to dominate the ebook landscape. While there are other formats out there, every major ebook retailer now accepts ePub files, including Amazon (they used to use their own...
View Article9 Steps to Self Publishing on Amazon: A Comprehensive Guide for 2024
If you’re an author, you’ve probably considered self publishing on Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), the world’s largest self-publishing platform. In this simple guide, we’ll explain how to...
View ArticleIndie Author Essentials: 12 Tips to Kickstart Your Publishing Journey
Indie publishing offers an exciting and empowering pathway for authors to bring their stories to life and into the hands of readers. In a world where traditional publishing barriers often seem...
View Article7 Interactive Ebook and Print Book Elements: Innovative Features to Elevate...
How do we get readers to engage with our stories? Interactive ebooks and print book enhancements! With shorter attention spans caused by ever-increasing distractions, storytellers often get caught in...
View ArticleEbook Formats: Efficient and Practical Strategies for Print Consistency
In 2024, it’s hard to imagine authors publishing their books in print without considering also releasing them in several eBook formats. According to the Pew Research Center’s 2021 study, reading...
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