If you’ve spent any amount of time browsing the internet for information on how to get your book published or maybe have found yourself using popular search terms like “book publishers near me,” you’ve most likely stumbled across a wealth of information. Oftentimes, we hear from new authors who, in the very beginning, were feeling […]
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By: Casey Cease, CEO, Lucid Books I’ve had the privilege of speaking to groups of various sizes—from 10 people to 25,000 people at a time. While the style of speaking to different size groups varies, the ability to share a meaningful message that helps people is hugely rewarding. Early on, I noticed that when I
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You’ve heard the terms traditional publishing, self-publishing, and hybrid publishing. But what do they all mean? And is one better than another? There is no \”right\” way to publish your book. However, it’s likely that one approach to publishing will be a better option for you than another, depending on your book, how much work
Technology has evolved to the point that books can be printed in smaller quantities with minimal lead time. In the past, offset or traditional printing was the option for mainstream publishing and required large quantities of a book to be printed each time. However, print-on-demand (often referred to as POD) is a now a method
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By: Julie Berry When I first started working on my book, I believed I could simply write and the words, ideas, and awe-inspiring stories would easily flow from my fingertips, through the keyboard, and onto the page. But then reality hit, and I felt like I was a lab rat lost in a very confusing
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Publishing a book can be confusing. What’s more confusing is that it can be hard to get a clear idea of the realities of publishing and what you should be doing. What is expected from you, the author? Where should you focus your efforts? Here are four keys that few people will tell you about
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People think writing a book is the hard part. Writing takes discipline, time, and of course, a little bit of effort to find a publisher. But once a publisher is found, the hard part for writers is over, right? Unfortunately, no. There is a lot more to learn as a new writer than just good
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Writing a book involves many moving parts. As a writer, you’ve committed a lot of time and brain space to deciding your topic, determining what points you need to cover to support your topic, and developing a strong outline. Then, you’ve had to practice discipline to set aside plenty of time to get your thoughts
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The question I get most often in the publishing world is surprisingly not “How much should I charge for my book?” or “What royalty will I make?” or “What cover will most appeal to my audience?” What authors ask me about most is their books’ length. How long should their chapters be? How many chapters should they have? How many pages should their book be?
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Editing is a part of writing your book. Novice writers sometimes think their first draft is the finished book, but experienced writers know their first draft is the starting point. Editing is vital, and your book will not reach a high-quality level without intentional editing.
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