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Magic and the City: 10 Captivating Urban Fantasy Book Covers
Urban fantasy is a unique genre where magic meets the modern world. Urban fantasy book covers open the door to the magical universe within. Your book cover is the first thing a reader sees, and it can sway them to pick up the book or pass it by. Creating excellent...
How to Launch a Book: It Takes a Village
Figuring out how to launch a book in today's saturated market requires a blend of creativity, strategy, and community support. Recognizing the importance of networking can transform your book launch from a solitary endeavor to a collective journey, ensuring your work...
Ebook Formatting Software: Everything You Need to Know
Formatting your ebook is a key step in self-publishing. It's what turns your finished manuscript into a book that's easy and enjoyable to read on digital devices. After you've finished writing and editing your book, the next big task is making it look good on...
Best Ways to Publish a Book: 4 Paths to Consider
Okay, you’ve sweated over your manuscript, you’re finished with your re-writes, and it’s time to leave the dark of the writer’s solitude for the bright, wide-open world of readers just waiting for your book. But how will you get your book into print? What are the best...
7 Interactive Ebook and Print Book Elements: Innovative Features to Elevate Reader Engagement
How do we get readers to engage with our stories? Interactive ebooks and print book enhancements! With shorter attention spans caused by ever-increasing distractions, storytellers often get caught in the slow lane of the content highway. It’s tough to move into the...
What Taylor Swift Album Covers Can Teach Us About Amazing Book Cover Design
There’s no denying that Taylor Swift has become a force of nature with her Eras Tour this year. There are even reports that her tour, along with Beyoncé’s, have been large contributors to keeping the US economy out of a recession. So what does this have to do...
Pull Quotes: Best Practices for Nonfiction Books
Pull quotes are one of the elements that can make a nonfiction book layout more visually interesting. They are sections of text pulled from a book and displayed in a larger or different style to stand out on the page. Like highlights, pull quotes draw attention to...
How Much Does It Cost to Self Publish a Book? Your 2024 Guide
Here is a breakdown of the cost of goods and services you will likely incur to self-publish a 200-page book (or about 60,000 words).
6 Important Lessons from Covers of Critically Acclaimed Books
A book cover is one of the biggest marketing tools a book has—especially in libraries and bookstores. While many readers like to judge a book by its contents, we often consider reading a book if its cover catches our eye. Now, what catches the eye of a reader is...
How to Write a Nonfiction Book: 9 Nonfiction Book Structures to Consider
If you’re wondering how to write a nonfiction book that’s actually useful for readers, you may find yourself wondering how to structure your book for the most impact. With fiction, the structure is usually pretty straightforward. You either pick a three-act or...
