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Books Marketing Self Publishing

How to Build an Author Website

Learn author website best practices to showcase your books, connect with readers, and enhance your marketing strategy.

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You did it! Your first book has been released, which is one of the most exciting things to happen to a self-published author. Now it’s time to get started on your marketing strategy. Let’s start with where people actually go to find you. They read
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Books Self Publishing

How to Choose an Author Pen Name

Learn how to choose the perfect author pen name, explore its benefits, and discover if it's the right move for your writing journey

Reading Time: 9 minutes

Ah, to pen name or not to pen name? As an author, your name is your brand, so this question should hold some weight. Readers don’t see you, they see the name. So, your author name has to match the image that you’re building and the stories
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Books Design Self Publishing

7 Book Cover Design Tips

Discover 7 expert book cover design tips to help your book cover stop the scroll and win your readers first impression

Reading Time: 10 minutes

The book industry is booming now more than ever! 4.2 million new book titles were published in the U.S. in 2025 alone. Self-published titles jumped 38.7% that year to more than 3.5 million of that total. Book covers have become an essential piece of standing
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Book Cover Design Ideas

Book cover design ideas and real examples for inspiration, plus tips on color, layout, and working with a professional designer.

Reading Time: 10 minutes

Regardless of whether you like it or not, a huge part of your book’s success comes down to how the cover looks. Readers judge a book by its cover and it’s never going to change. Looks matter and it’s that split-second reaction that gets them
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Books Design Marketing Self Publishing

How to Design a Book Series Cover

Here are essential tips for designing your book series cover. Learn how to create a professional cover to elevate your book's aesthetic.

Reading Time: 9 minutes

Is designing your book series cover keeping you from publishing? Could this be preventing you from reaching your marketing goals? The content of the book is most important to you but the reader will often judge a book by its cover. As an author or designer,
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Books Self Publishing

How to Find a Book Editor

Everything you need to know about how to find a book editor, what to check before you hire, and what it should cost.

Reading Time: 9 minutes

Are you finished with your book draft and wanting to get it ready to read? Before you publish, your book needs a second set of eyes, someone who can catch what you can’t see after reading the same pages a few dozen times. Here’s a complete guide
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Books Self Publishing

6 Best Novel Writing Software for Authors in 2026

Compare the 6 best novel writing software options for authors, from Scrivener to AI tools like Sudowrite, with pricing, pros, and cons.

Reading Time: 7 minutes

So, you started writing your book, and you might have finished it, but you realize you have four different versions, three different files, and you can’t remember some of the details. That’s fine. It’s going to happen, but this is where you
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Books Self Publishing

How to Get a Book Published

How to get a book published, from traditional routes and literary agents to self-publishing, hybrid deals, and small presses

Reading Time: 10 minutes

So, you just finished writing your book. Getting there is a real accomplishment that not a lot of people meet. Now comes the part that will determine who sees your book and how it gets into their hands: how to get a book published. There are four real paths
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Bookbinding Books Self Publishing

Hardcover vs Paperback

Deciphering hardcover vs paperback? Welcome to our guide on each book type, pros, cons, and unique features. Choose the best for your project

Reading Time: 8 minutes

Hardcover vs paperback for your book? Every author runs into this decision eventually for their final presentation and the choice comes down to cost, durability, and your audience. Here’s how to figure out which one is right for your book. Hardcover Books
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Paperback Book Printing

So you have written a book. Ready to self-publish? Now's the time to think about the perfect binding type that you want.

Reading Time: 9 minutes

Looking to self-publish your paperback book? We are going to cover everything you need to start your publishing journey as a self-published author. Binding types are one of the most searched topics in publishing and it is also one of the most important
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