When readers are browsing for a new book, they're going to be drawn to a great book cover and a catchy title. They'll read the blurb on the back cover, but before actually taking the plunge and hitting the BUY button, most readers will skim the first few pages of a book that interests them... … Continue reading Editing Tips for Busy Writers
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There once was a time when you might venture forth to browse the shelves at your local bookstore or library, run your fingers along a hundred or so spines, and snatch up the book that most grabbed your attention. These days, the process of book browsing has become primarily a digital affair, and many of … Continue reading Crisp Cover Copy That Crackles & Pops
There once was a time when you might venture forth to browse the shelves at your local bookstore or library, run your fingers along a hundred or so spines, and snatch up the book that most grabbed your attention. These days, the process of book browsing has become primarily a digital affair, and many of … Continue reading Crisp Cover Copy That Crackles & Pops
There is no question: Editing is important not just for small-scale boo-boos like grammatical gaffs and questionable spelling but also for large-scale issues such as continuity irregularities and factual errors. Even little goofs can add up to a seriously bad impression, poor reader enjoyment and snarky reviews that can hurt sales. No matter how sharp-eyed … Continue reading Strike That! (In)Famous Literary Typos and How to Avoid Making the List
There is no question: Editing is important not just for small-scale boo-boos like grammatical gaffs and questionable spelling but also for large-scale issues such as continuity irregularities and factual errors. Even little goofs can add up to a seriously bad impression, poor reader enjoyment and snarky reviews that can hurt sales. No matter how sharp-eyed … Continue reading Strike That! (In)Famous Literary Typos and How to Avoid Making the List
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Whether you’re a new author, a seasoned pro or just thinking about self-publishing, there’s always a lot to consider along your publishing journey. Many authors find themselves overwhelmed with all the “little finishing touches” that add up to a huge workload just to get their book in tip-top shape for publication: creating a beautiful cover; … Continue reading 5 Ways to Get the Most Out of Self-Publishing Creative Services
There once was a time when you might venture forth to browse the shelves at your local bookstore or library, run your fingers along a hundred or so spines, and snatch up the book that most grabbed your attention. These days, the process has a digital equivalent, and many of us readers lose hours upon … Continue reading Once Upon a Cover: The Power of Eye-Catching Copy
Editing is often the most painful part of the alchemic process that transforms a manuscript into a book. But we don't edit because it's hard — self-punishment without purpose is not the name of our game. We edit because our first drafts are not our best drafts. We may edit ourselves because we sense the … Continue reading Edit to Get Ahead!
Appearances matter, and so do first impressions! They matter in day-to-day life, they matter in terms of putting together a marketing strategy and, most importantly for us, they matter when book lovers run their hands along the bookstore shelves--or their thumbs along the page listings assembled by their favorite e-book distributor. A colorful, eye-catching book … Continue reading Necessity & Invention: 5 Reasons to Get That Custom Book Cover Design