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Bad Book Covers Considered What self-publishing authors can learn from a taste of tasteless covers
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Bad Book Covers Considered What self-publishing authors can learn from a taste of tasteless covers

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Bad Book Covers Considered What self-publishing authors can learn from a taste of tasteless covers

There are countless cliches that speak to the idea that beauty is found within, and that the value of what is on the surface is, well, superficial. A facade. “Beauty is only skin deep.” Another old adage points a crooked, arthritic finger from well beyond the grave at those who might say otherwise: “Never judge […]

By Editorial Department|2024-01-06T22:34:00+00:00June 6th, 2015|Industry Insights|Comments Off

E-Book Formatting Considered Why quality code matters and automated e-book conversion tools may not be your best option

It wasn’t too long ago that the Kindle version of Neal Stephenson’s newest book Reamde had to be replaced. The reason? Customer complaints about errors in spelling, grammar, and formatting. After spending $16.99 to download an e-book, readers were justifiably miffed that it was riddled with mistakes. We imagine this resulted […]

By Editorial Department|2024-01-06T22:51:44+00:00|Self Publishing|Comments Off

Critical Steps in a Smart Approach to Self-Publication Exactly who is the "self" in this newfangled self-publication?

By Mark Febbo with Jane Ryder and Morgana Gallaway

I am a DIY kinda guy, and to quote Lennon/McCartney, “I get by with a little help from my friends.” The “do it yourself” kind of projects I’m speaking of are primarily Jeeps, roofs, landscaping, rainwater harvesting and backyard chickens. Being the creative type, […]

By Editorial Department|2024-01-06T22:35:51+00:00June 16th, 2014|Industry Insights|Comments Off