Category Archives: Book Publishing

Strippable Books vs. Non-Strippable Books: A Self-Publisher’s Guide

Updated January 2, 2023 Subtitle Understanding the terminology of the book publishing industry can help us become better and more successful at self-publishing Synopsis Understanding the terminology, jargon, terms of art, vocabulary, and slang, of the book publishing industry can … Continue reading

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The Top Reasons Non-fiction Books Do Not Achieve Success

Updated February 2, 2023 Subtitle This list can help you make profitable changes to your book Synopsis Why is my non-fiction book not selling more copies? Why is my book a failure? Why do I feel unsuccessful as a self-publisher? … Continue reading

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Mass-Market Paperback Books vs. Trade Paperback Books (Infographic)

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Mass-Market Paperback Books vs. Trade Paperback Books: A Guide for Self-Publishers

Updated December 23, 2022 Subtitle Understanding paperback formats in the U.S. Synopsis Here is an explanation of the differences between the two main paperback books: mass-market paperbacks and trade paperbacks. As a self-publisher, these are the two formats you will … Continue reading

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How to Write a Book Foreword: Step by Step (Infographic)

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Who Should Be Acknowledged in Your Book?

Updated February 9, 2023 Subtitle Recognizing and thanking those who helped you will help make your book more successful Synopsis The Acknowledgments is an excellent place to thank those who helped along the way to publishing your book. You should … Continue reading

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Citation Styles: An Intro Guide for Self-Publishers

Updated: January 28, 2023 Subtitle Authors must give credit where credit is due Synopsis Citing your sources is a well-respected form of professional courtesy and your duty as an author and publisher. You must give credit where credit is due. … Continue reading

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37 Tips for Writing a Book’s Foreword

Updated January 19, 2023 Subtitle It takes two people to create a powerful foreword Synopsis Here is a list of 37 tips to help write the foreword for a book. This list will help the author of the foreword, and … Continue reading

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How to Write a Book Foreword: Step by Step

Updated December 24, 2022 Subtitle A well-written foreword can help you sell more books Synopsis: How to create and write a powerful book foreword that will help build your credibility and status, AND help the book’s author sell more books. … Continue reading

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5 Steps to Getting a “Big Name” to Write Your Book’s Foreword

Updated January 2, 2023 Subtitle Following these five simple steps will help you to find the best person for the job Synopsis Asking someone to write your foreword is generally a simple process. The tricky part is finding the best … Continue reading

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