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| How to Set Up a Home Publishing Business |
by Susan C. Daffron |
Publishing is an ideal home-based business, but you need to answer some key questions first |
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| The Ins and Outs of Book Barcodes |
by Susan C. Daffron |
Self-publishers need to understand the acronyms and terms related to book barcodes |
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| Seven Steps to Self Publish Your Book |
by Susan C. Daffron |
The steps you need to take to self publish a book are really quite simple |
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| Why Most People Fail to Finish Book Projects |
by Susan C. Daffron |
The reason most people don't finish their book projects is not lack of desire; it's lack of planning |
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| Why Self-Publishers Should Write a Book Proposal |
by Susan C. Daffron |
Creating a book proposal forces you to think about the book before you actually write the book |
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| How to Work with a Book Cover Designer |
by Susan C. Daffron |
Understand what's involved and what you need to provide the designer to get a book cover created |
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| So You Want to be an Author? Learn About Publishing First. |
by Susan C. Daffron |
By taking the time to educate yourself about the publishing business, you can make intelligent decisions and avoid expensive mistakes |
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| Self-Publishing on a Budget |
by Susan C. Daffron |
Publishing on the cheap isn't impossible, but you do have to be creative |
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| Green Tightwad Publishing |
by Susan C. Daffron |
Go green and avoid the archaic traditional publishing model with its wasteful bookstore returns and remainders |
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| Enhance Your Book's Listing on Amazon |
by Susan C. Daffron |
Get your book listing correct on Amazon and take advantage of the extra tools Amazon offers |
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| Yes, Your Book Needs an Index |
by Susan C. Daffron |
Include time in your publishing schedule to create an index for your book. |
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| Determine the Right Size for Your Book |
by Susan C. Daffron |
When you lay out your book, the physical size is one of the first decisions you need to make |
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| Peer Review and Getting Endorsements |
by Susan C. Daffron |
Do a peer review and ask for testimonials long before your book is even finished |
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| The Back Cover of Your Book is Important Too |
by Susan C. Daffron |
The back cover is an important marketing tool, so you want to choose every word wisely. |
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| Why Your First Book Won't Be Your Last |
by James H. Byrd |
Once you write your first book, you'll discover many reasons why you should write more books. |
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| Three Ways to Get Your Book Published |
by James H. Byrd |
Traditional publishers no longer have a monopoly; authors have more options than ever for publishing their books. |
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| Getting Set Up as a Publisher with Lightning Source |
by Susan C. Daffron |
If you are pondering short-run digital printing (or POD) no other company has the distribution advantage of Lightning Source |
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| What is a CIP and an LCCN? |
by Susan C. Daffron |
Along with the ISBN (International Standard Book Number) that is used to identify a book, you'll encounter other acronyms like CIP and LCCN |
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| Anatomy of a Book Layout |
by Susan C. Daffron |
As a self-publisher, you should learn a few conventions before you lay out your book |
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| Everyone Really Does Judge a Book by Its Cover |
by Susan C. Daffron |
Even if you will only be selling your book online, your book cover design needs to make a great impression |
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| The Wonderful World of Print on Demand Book Distribution |
by Susan C. Daffron |
Virtually all "POD publishers" use the same printer so their books can be ordered by bookstores and available on Amazon |
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| How to Select the Right Editor for Your Book Project |
by Susan C. Daffron |
You need to understand the various types of editing before you go searching for an editor |
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| How to Come Up with a Great Title for Your Non-Fiction Book |
by Susan C. Daffron |
The title is like a headline for your book, so you should take the time to craft it carefully |
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| What is an ISBN and Why Do I Need One for My Book? |
by Susan C. Daffron |
An ISBN or International Standard Book Number is one of the most important numbers you will encounter in book publishing |
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