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15 Mar 2021

Publishing 101: Finding a Cover Designer 101

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So, you have written your first book and are now ready to start thinking about Marketing your book baby. First things first, your book needs a cover. Hire a good cover designer, do not design your own book cover. You took the time to write the words, let a designer bring your book to life. Designers come in many monetary ranges based on experience. The amount you are willing or able to spend is up to you. Consider what you are looking for before you choose a designer. Some artists can design you a cover from scratch while others use…

Publishing 101: Do I Need to Edit Before Submission?

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For authors who want to publish traditionally, this question often pops up: Do I need to hire an editor before submitting my manuscript to an agent or publisher? As you might imagine, there are lots of opinions on this subject. And, like most things related to the art of writing, there is no one right answer. Won't an Agent Edit My Book for Me? Some agents will, or they will send you to someone they trust to do a little spit and polish before they try to pitch it to a publisher. And that right there should be a hint…

Publishing 101: Cost to Publish – Part One

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This might be the stickiest of wickets when it comes to discussions about publishing. Because cost is a question that comes up so often, I want to make sure I do it justice. In this post, I want to hit on some basic ideas and then we'll dig deeper into various aspects and costs in future posts, sound good? When looking at costs, the first thing we have to do is identify what type of publishing we are talking about. There are three basic publishing options and it is exceptionally important to understand the difference, especially when it comes to…