Picture Perfect: Preparing Your Images for Print

Picture Perfect: Preparing Your Images for Print

You’ve put a lot of energy into your book’s text, so don’t skimp on giving attention to your images! Ensure your vision is printed as intended with our 5 crucial steps of image preparation.

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The Changing Retail Landscape: A Guide for Print-on-Demand Authors

The Changing Retail Landscape: A Guide for Print-on-Demand Authors

If you want your books to be listed on virtual and physical store shelves, it’s not quite as simple as hitting ‘publish’. In our new guide for print-on-demand authors, we detail how to navigate the ever-changing book retail landscape.

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Listen Up: Audiobook Writing Tips

Listen Up: Audiobook Writing Tips

With audiobooks only continuing to grow in popularity, it’s savvy to consider how your written book might sound in audio format—and the best time to do so is while you’re still writing! To set you up for future success, we’ve collected 5 audiobook writing and formatting tips you can employ while drafting your manuscript.

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How to Write a Memoir: 3 Ways to Tell Your Life Story

How to Write a Memoir: 3 Ways to Tell Your Life Story

Ready to transform your life experiences into a compelling memoir? While there is no single perfect way to craft your memoir, ghostwriter Amy Russell-Coutts outlines 3 strong ways of telling your life story.

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8 Elements of Effective Book Teaser Trailers

8 Elements of Effective Book Teaser Trailers

Nothing grabs viewers’ attention quite like a short video, which is why book teaser trailers have gained such popularity. Learn how to engage your audience and make your book stand out in a crowded market with these 8 elements of effective book teaser trailers.

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6 Audiobook Production Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)

6 Audiobook Production Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)

Audiobooks are more than just narration. The combination of technical skill and creative finesse produces a rich tapestry of sound. To help you successfully navigate the world of audiobook production, we’ve compiled a list of six common mistakes you should avoid.

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How to Acquire (and Give) Book Endorsements

How to Acquire (and Give) Book Endorsements

A book endorsement is a brief but powerful marketing tool — and something that can feel unattainable to new indie authors. Learn how to acquire (and give) meaningful blurbs in our book endorsement guide.

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How to Power Your Book Marketing with Bonus Content

How to Power Your Book Marketing with Bonus Content

Thoughtfully produced bonus content is a powerful incentive for readers to connect with you as an author. Smith Publicity's Andrea Thatcher joins us to help you draw engaging bonus content out of your books (and use it to grow your readership).

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5 Mistakes First-Time Nonfiction Writers Make

5 Mistakes First-Time Nonfiction Writers Make

Are you a first-time writer working on a nonfiction manuscript? We all make mistakes along the way, but book coach Steve Donahue is here to help you anticipate and overcome five of the most common mistakes made by budding authors.

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The Key Principles of Visual Storytelling

The Key Principles of Visual Storytelling

Visual storytelling can cast a spell on readers of children’s books, cookbooks, and even blog posts. But how does that spellbinding magic actually work? Here, we explore the key principles of visual storytelling to ensure your reader efficiently absorbs your content — and remains compelled to keep turning your book’s pages.

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