How To Create Own Book

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How to Make a Book

All you need to know to write, print, and promote your printed book.

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How To Format Your Book

One of the most important steps when getting ready to publish a book is formatting. Read blog articles related to common questions that authors have when getting ready to format their book.

Editing

Why do you need a professional editor to polish your book? We can give you a ton of reasons, but we'll let these posts do the talking.

ISBN & Metadata

What is an ISBN? What is metadata? We have answers to your frequently asked questions.

Book Cover Design

Everyone always says "don't judge a book by its cover" but that doesn't mean your book cover shouldn't look amazing!

How To Get Worldwide Distribution

Your book is written, formatted, designed and ready for the public. Now how do you get it into the eager hands of hungry readers? Today even completely unknown authors have the ability to get global eBook distribution to all the most popular eBook platforms. These articles will get you there.

Amazon Optimization

BookBaby makes your books available in many different bookstores, but Amazon is the 800-pound gorilla in the distribution room. This means you need to focus your attention on optimizing your metadata to get the best search results for Amazon's search engine algorithm. Read more

How To Promote Your Book

You've done it! Your book is published. Congratulations. You've done what many dream of doing (but rarely accomplish). This in itself is a huge a success. Take a few days to drink champagne and be merry; but don't leave your book alone on a digital shelf for too long. Promoting your book is the essential next step and, believe it or not, it can be really fun.

Three Social Media Mistakes For Would-Be Authors

Social media is a key element of many authors' marketing plans, but you're making a mistake if you focus on book sales — especially right out of the gate. Start early, take it seriously, and be social, and you may find success promoting on social media. Read more

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