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What Goes in the Back Matter of a Book?
Lauren Davish -0What is back matter for your book, and why does it matter? Learn essential components, marketing tips, and best practices to keep readers engaged.Writing is a Relationship and an Invitation
Estimated reading time: 7 minutes It’s an honor to offer inspiration, tips, and writing strategies as a webinar presenter....Using the Three-Act Structure in Your Story
What is the three-act structure, and how is it used in storytelling? Learn essential components and tips for how to incorporate this approach into your writing.
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A Writers’ Guide to Self-editing Fiction
The sense of completion and elation when you finish the first draft of your story is often followed by a sense of uncertainty. Establish a systematic self-editing process and be confident your story is ready to share.What is Copy Editing and Does Your Book Need It?
Copy editing can be time-consuming but is critical when publishing a book. Learn how to speed up copy editing so your book can go to market fast.Why You Need an Editor for Your Book
An editor can help ensure your book's success before it hits the shelves. Learn more about an editor's role and why you should invest in editing services.
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What Goes in the Back Matter of a Book?
What is back matter for your book, and why does it matter? Learn essential components, marketing tips, and best practices to keep readers engaged.Plot-Driven vs. Character-Driven Stories
Knowing the difference between plot-driven vs. character-driven stories can help you become more effective as a writer.What is a Character Arc?
Creating powerful character arcs is part of good storytelling. We address how to craft compelling moral ascents, descents, and flat arcs so your characters resonate with your readers.
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Using the Three-Act Structure in Your Story
What is the three-act structure, and how is it used in storytelling? Learn essential components and tips for how to incorporate this approach into your writing.The Delights and Dangers of First-Person Narration
Readers love first-person narration because it plunges you into the world and mind of a character. But, handled badly, a first-person narrative can be a real turn-off.What is a Character Flaw?
Want to craft the perfect character? Give them a flaw. A character flaw make a character more believable, dimensional, and can add tension to how a story unfolds.
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Can ChatGPT Help You Overcome Writer’s Block?
If you're feeling stuck with your writing, why not take a break and check out ChatGPT? If nothing else, you might have fun experimenting.Are There Reliable Speech-to-Text Options For Writers?
For all the power of modern personal computers, speech-to-text has been a difficult service to perfect. Has its time finally come?Is A Writing Workshop Right For You?
Writers rarely produce perfect first drafts that are ready to publish. Even famous authors like Ernest Hemingway and Virginia Woolf joined writing workshops to polish their prose.
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Book Distribution for Self-Publishers Through BookBaby
Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Twenty years ago, it was nearly impossible for independent authors to get their books...How To Write a Cookbook and Get It Published
You love cooking and you love writing — so the next step seems obvious, right? But … how do you get your first cookbook...Tracking Trends in Publishing
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Book publishing has experienced tectonic changes as the world navigates the digital era. And...
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How To Write a Cookbook and Get It Published
You love cooking and you love writing — so the next step seems obvious, right? But … how do you get your first cookbook...Tracking Trends in Publishing
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Book publishing has experienced tectonic changes as the world navigates the digital era. And...How to Write an eBook and Make Money
Are you ready to turn your passion for writing into profit? Learn how to write an eBook and earn money doing what you love.
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What is a Book Proof and What Should You Look For?
Book proofs are one of the final stages in book publishing that BookBaby excels in. Learn what to look out for as you check your book proofs.How to Choose the Best Yearbook Binding
While print quality is essential for a stellar finished product, a high-quality yearbook goes beyond that; it includes a well-designed cover and durable binding.How to Make a Yearbook in 7 Steps
Yearbooks hold precious memories and archive community history. Here are seven basic steps to follow to make a yearbook with BookBaby's professional yearbook services.
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Book Distribution for Self-Publishers Through BookBaby
Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Twenty years ago, it was nearly impossible for independent authors to get their books...How to Distribute an eBook for New Authors
Ready to learn how to distribute an eBook? Discover essential tips, tools, and strategies for successfully distributing your books.How To Generate Additional Book Revenue From Your Nonfiction Title
Borrowing ideas from other industries can create new book revenue ideas for your nonfiction title, and your fiction titles, as well.
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10 Important Parts of a Book for First-Time Authors
Set your book up for success by knowing the important parts of a book — front and back matter and everything in between.What to Know About Writing a Book Table of Contents
Your book's table of content should address a reader's questions and provide a roadmap. Learn how to format and write your table of contents.Tips for Writing a Book Acknowledgements Page
Need help with your book acknowledgements page? Read on to discover tips, best practices for writing your page, things you need to include, and more.
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Social Media for Writers: A Guide for the Top Platforms
Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Like it or not, social media has become an indispensable tool for writers and...How to Sell More Books With Less Stress
The opening lines of Billy Joel’s song “An Innocent Man” reflect the way some — perhaps most — authors feel about book marketing: “Some...What is BookTok: 4 TikTok Strategies for Authors
Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Who said TikTok was full of mindless videos? Clearly, they’ve never heard of BookTok....
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How to Get Book Reviews on Amazon
Looking to boost your book's profile on Amazon? We outline seven effective strategies to get Amazon book reviews.Author Speaking Engagements: Tips for a Successful Event
Ready to interact with your readers? Author speaking engagements offer benefits for your book and writing career.How to Plan a Book Tour on Your Own
A book tour may sound like some fanciful dream, but plenty of independent authors plan and execute successful book tours. So how do you do it?
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