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Get Your Book Ready for the Holiday Book-Buying Season

Where did 2014 go? We're quickly coming up on another holiday season and bracing ourselves for the book-buying spike that comes this time every year. Are you ready for it? Make the most of readers' eagerness to buy by getting your book in front of millions of New York Times subscribers. Ad space in the … Continue reading Get Your Book Ready for the Holiday Book-Buying Season

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What Makes a Custom Book Cover Stand Out?

Your book cover is not simply a "wrapper" for your book; it is an integral part of an attractive publishing package that readers will want to put in their shopping carts. Your cover immediately establishes a tone and properly sets up audience expectations about the content. More important, it positions your book to attract a … Continue reading What Makes a Custom Book Cover Stand Out?

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5 Reasons to Consider a Custom Cover Design for Your Book

Let's be honest about looks: The truth is, looks matter. They matter in day-to-day life, they matter in the marketing world, and they matter in the realm of book publishing, where online bookstores and ebook sellers tempt prospective readers with colorful, eye-catching cover art. Regardless of the content, thoughtful, well-crafted cover art can play an … Continue reading 5 Reasons to Consider a Custom Cover Design for Your Book

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The Importance of Compelling Cover Art

Just how important is book cover art, anyway? If you think it's not, think about your own purchasing decisions for a moment. Have you ever found yourself scanning the wines at your local supermarket for something to serve with a meal or bring to a dinner party? How did you know which bottle(s) to pick … Continue reading The Importance of Compelling Cover Art

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