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Finding Your Ideal Readers – Steven Spatz podcast interview
In the 39th episode of The Author Hangout, a podcast designed to help self-published and indie authors market their books and improve their author platform, BookBaby President Steven Spatz joins host...
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BookBaby mailbag: the hybrid author conversation continues
I’m still getting emails about our recent guide, The Hybrid Author Game Plan. I think it really struck a chord with a lot of authors contemplating their publishing path. Publishers are, in my mind,...
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How a self-published author got extraordinary book cover design
Clear vision and a true collaboration with the BookBaby Design Studio makes self-published author Lauren Lynne's Secret Watchers series look extraordinary. “I did my homework. I spent a huge amount of...
View ArticleBook Expo notes: Who is your customer?
In the wake of the decline of the traditional bookstore and the traditional publishing model, the major publishers are now grappling with the same thing self-published authors are: how to market books...
View ArticleGet discovered – by the right readers
During the recent uPublishU session at Book Expo America 2015, I was asked to moderate a panel entitled “Get Discovered – By The Right Readers.” Every author with a story to tell is looking to connect...
View ArticleA self-publishing strategy eBook for indie authors
My new eBook, The End – Now What?!, is full of budgeting, manuscript, and publishing advice for authors on the self-publishing track. Believe me, I know, getting your book published can be a long and...
View ArticleMaking your own Christmas miracle – a book publishing timeline for holiday sales
There’s a blazing hot sun parked overhead and you can hear the kids splashing in the pool. Your backyard grill is fired up and ready to go, while the dog has settled down for a nap on one of the few...
View ArticlePhotographer Eli Vega Puts BookBaby’s Book Printing Services To The Test
Photographer Eli Vega put BookBaby's custom book printing to the test with his latest printed photo book, Right Brain Photography. "It turned out really well," said Vega. "It's on the shelves of...
View ArticleWhy self publishing is a lot like growing bamboo
Imagine you’re a farmer planting seeds in fertile soil. You take tender loving care of these seedlings, constantly weeding, watering and fertilizing your starts. And then you wait for the first signs...
View ArticleGetting Reviews, Finding Readers, and Creative Marketing Tips From The...
My inbox has been filling up over the summer months, so it's high time for another edition of the BookBaby mailbag. From finding readers and getting reviews, to high-tech crafting and taking the...
View ArticleWe’re Not Perfect, But We’ll Guarantee Your Satisfaction
Make no mistake: Our pros in our Portland and Philadelphia offices are very good – exceptional, even. From eBook conversion, to printed book production, to worldwide distribution, they are every...
View ArticleThe First Word
Every journey starts with the first step. Every story starts with the first word. When I wrote my first book, I didn't have any kind of plan or blueprint to guide my journey to completing a book. This...
View ArticleIf you don’t pay for book editing, it’s going to cost you
God only knows why Dr. Tony Lewis, the president of Christian Bible Institute and Seminary in Spring, Texas, didn’t get professional editing for his book. “Something was telling me I should have paid...
View ArticleBudget Enough Time (And Patience) For Your Book Promotion
It’s THE question. The one I’m always asked, whether I’m speaking at author conferences or doing webinars. Though phrased a little differently each time, it goes something like this: What are the most...
View ArticleWhat makes a book … a book?
While words and pictures and ideas are what make a text, book formatting and cover design are what really transform the words and images into a "real book." Read moreThe post What makes a book … a...
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Focus On Your Book’s Back Cover
By BookBaby author Steven Spatz The 150 to 200 words you’ll choose to place on your book’s back cover might just be the most important words in your entire book project. Think of your favorite books in...
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What Book Publicity Can An Author Gain On Her Own (And Where Does A PR Firm...
By BookBaby author PR By The Book There’s a lot you can do to build your author brand and promote your book – but once you’ve established your brand, a PR firm might be the key to maximizing your book...
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Self-Published Authors: Your Sales’ Season Is Around The Corner (i.e. After...
By BookBaby author Steven Spatz Think you’re missing out on the Christmas rush? Maybe not. Self-published author sales peak after the new year, starting in January and February. So get ready! To any...
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Making The Most of Print On Demand. Part 1: Your Timeline To Maximize Book Sales
By BookBaby author Steven Spatz Part 1 of our Print On Demand series focuses on your POD publishing timeline, the importance of the pre-order sales period, how “on demand” works for the retailers, and...
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Resolve And Resolutions For Self-Published Authors
By BookBaby author Steven Spatz 2015 ushered in many milestones and opportunities for self-published authors, and 2016 looks to offer more of the same. We’re turning the page on 2015 this week – and...
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