How to Get Through the Editing Phase Without Abandoning Your Book
The editing phase is where most self-published books stall. Here is how to structure your revision rounds, handle conflicting feedback, and push through revision...
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What Skills Do You Need to Format Your Own Book for Print?
The skills you need to format your own book for print depend almost entirely on your book’s complexity. A text-only novel requires little more...
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RGB vs. CMYK for Self-Published Book Covers: Which to Use
RGB and CMYK are not interchangeable. Here is exactly which colour mode each self-publishing platform requires — and why getting it wrong affects how...
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Developmental Editing vs. Copy Editing vs. Proofreading Explained
A clear breakdown of developmental editing, line editing, copy editing, and proofreading — what each stage does, the correct order, and how self-published authors...
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What Dimensions and File Specs Does Your Ebook Cover Need?
Every major ebook retailer requires a different cover image size, and uploading the wrong dimensions can mean rejection, cropping, or a blurry thumbnail that...
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How Much Does Book Editing Cost and Which Type Do You Need?
Book editing cost ranges from $0.012 to $0.035 per word for fiction in 2026. Use the EFA rate chart to budget for developmental, line,...
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How to Produce Both a Paperback and Ebook from One Word File
A step-by-step guide to producing both a print-ready paperback PDF and a reflowable EPUB from a single Word manuscript, with platform specs and tool...
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How to Lay Out a Non-Fiction Book with Images for Print
Anchor images to paragraphs, use inline wrapping for PDF stability, format captions consistently, and compress to 300 DPI JPEG before inserting into your manuscript.
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How to Self-Edit Your Manuscript Before Sending It to an Editor
Self-editing your manuscript before sending it to a professional editor means running three focused passes: a big-picture developmental pass for plot, pacing, and structure;...
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How to Write a Script for Your Book Trailer
A book trailer script is a short, emotion-driven text that pairs with visuals and music to hook potential readers; it is not a plot...
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How Much Does Colour Interior Printing Cost on Print-on-Demand?
Colour interior printing on print-on-demand costs two to five times more per page than black and white, depending on whether you choose standard or...
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What File Specs Do Children’s Picture Book Illustrations Need for Print-on-Demand?
Children's picture book illustrations need 300 DPI CMYK files with 0.125-inch bleed for print, plus separate RGB files for fixed-layout ebooks.
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