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Publishing can be an exhilarating journey, but when you rush it, crucial elements get overlooked. To ensure your book reaches its full potential, we explore five commonly missed yet essential aspects of the self-publishing process.
Read MoreA professional review can be a golden ticket to boost your book’s credibility and build buzz that wins readers! Our friends at Smith Publicity share 5 valuable tips to make the most of professional book reviews.
Read MoreWriting children's books as a shared experience for both kids and adults is a unique challenge worth mastering. To help you create stories that grownups will also enjoy, author and illustrator Lindsay Woollard outlines 5 steps to success on your writing journey.
Read MoreNaNoWriMo is officially here! Writing a book in a month is a daunting task, but we have the expert tips to make it happen. Astra Crompton, our in-house Editing Coordinator, is here to help you brainstorm, build routines, and ultimately make that 50k word count.
Read MoreIf you're ready to begin the publishing process, make sure you avoid these common missteps. Here’s how NOT to self-publish your book and ensure it achieves the success it deserves.
Read MoreKids are natural explorers, and nonfiction is the perfect tool to fuel their curiosity! Discover 4 essential tips for making children's nonfiction both fun and informative—so you can create books young readers will love.
Read MoreFor those living with disabilities, the process of writing and the experience of reading can present unique accessibility challenges. Here's how the right tools and consideration can help you write a book and make it accessible to all readers.
Read MoreReady to take control of your publishing journey? Our Self-Publishing Checklist will guide you through every step—from preparing your manuscript to ‘hitting publish’. Download our free resource today to keep your book on track and avoid common pitfalls that could hinder your literary ambitions.
Read MoreFind the right ghostwriter to tell your story, is a matter of asking the right questions. To avoid the added cost and frustration of replacing a bad fit, ghostwriter Steve Donahue has 5 essential questions to ask before you sign on the dotted line.
Read MoreWhen it comes to children's books, every word counts. Skipping the editing phase? That could be a BIG mistake. Here are the crucial ways an editor can weigh in on — and improve — your children’s book manuscript.
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