Monthly Archives: August 2016

September 24 Speaker

Posted on August 27, 2016 by

From historical romance to mystery and women’s fiction, Velda Brotherton writes sexy, dark and gritty stories. She easily steps out of the old west into contemporary settings to create novels about strong women with the ability to conquer life’s difficult … Continue reading →

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The Book Beautiful: Hard vs. Soft Cover

Posted on August 26, 2016 by

Originally posted on Self Publishing Advisor:
When self-publishing, one of the aesthetic decisions you’ll have to make is whether or not to publish your book as a hard or soft cover. The decision is one that will mainly affect your…

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Don’t Judge a Book by its Cover?

Posted on August 11, 2016 by

No matter who your audience is, you want them to be excited when they see the cover of your book. While the old adage “Don’t judge a book by its cover” is one all too oft repeated, we all know … Continue reading →

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The Book Beautiful: The Cover

Posted on August 11, 2016 by

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Originally posted on Self Publishing Advisor:
While the old adage “Don’t judge a book by it’s cover” is one all too oft repeated, we all know that we’ve been in a bookstore and picked up a book with an author…

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Pitching Your Book

Posted on August 4, 2016 by

Originally posted on Live to Write – Write to Live:
I’ve been doing posts all summer with some tips for writing your novel. Each of the steps I’ve talked about–plotting, finding voice, editing–are part of the writing process. They can…

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What Has to be on Your Copyright Page No Matter What

Posted on August 4, 2016 by

The single most important element on the copyright page is, no surprise, the copyright notice itself. It usually consists of three elements: the © symbol, or the word “Copyright” or abbreviation “Copr.” the year of first publication of the work; … Continue reading →

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