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Whether you're a seasoned writer or new to the publishing world, we cover everything you need to know. From tips on how to write captivating content to insights on different publishing models, we've got you covered.

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Demystifying Copyright: Protect Your Intellectual Property

Protect Your Creative Work! Let’s break down what copyright is and how you can protect your creative work. Stay informed and keep control of your creations! Read more
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Unleashing Your Writing: Choosing the Right Publishing Model for You

So, your manuscript is ready for publication! What now? It’s time to choose a publishing model. Let’s delve deeper into all the factors you need to consider! Read more
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Unleashing Your Writing: Choosing the Hybrid Publishing Model

So, your manuscript is ready for publication! What now? It’s time to choose a publishing model. Let’s delve deeper into the hybrid publishing model! Read more
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The Ultimate Guide to Independent Publishing: Costs, Resources, and Steps for Aspiring Authors

Whether you’re a seasoned writer or a first-time author, you will need information and several tools to successfully independently publish your work. Read more
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Unleashing Your Writing: Choosing the Independent Publishing Model

So, your manuscript is ready for publication! What now? It’s time to choose a publishing model. Let’s delve deeper into the independent publishing model! Read more
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ISBN and barcode for paperback edition of "Discovering Wounded Justice: Cruel Menace" by Belinda D'Alessandro

Demystifying ISBNs: A Comprehensive Guide to Obtaining and Understanding International Standard Book Numbers

Understanding the components of an ISBN is crucial. Let's break down the meaning behind each digit and how you interpret the data coded in the number. Read more
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Unleashing Your Writing: Choosing the Perfect Publishing Model

So, your manuscript is ready for publication! What now? It’s time to break down the publishing models and the differences between traditional, self-publishing, and hybrid publishing models! Read more
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Decoding the Publishing Process: Unraveling the Intricacies

So, you’ve written your first draft! What now? It’s time to decode the publishing process and unravel the intricacies of what’s next! Read more
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The Art of Fiction Unleashed: Crafting a Masterful Outline for Your Novel

The outline is that little thing that all writers create before they sit down and write a paper. This outline provides a structure for the writing process. Read more
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Anatomy of a Book… Deciding to independently publish a book… Part 2: DO YOU KNOW WHAT THE DOLLAR COSTS ARE? ARE YOU READY TO PUT YOUR EMOTIONS AND YOUR $$$ WHERE YOUR BOOK IS?

In our last post, I discussed whether you want to try your hand at publishing your book yourself. Bloomberg recently ran a slideshow on the “real” costs of “self” (or indie) publishing, has been syndicated by Read more

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Anatomy of a Book… Deciding to independently publish a book… Part 1: DO YOU KNOW WHAT YOU NEED TO DO?

Okay, so you’ve written a book. Okay, so you want the book published. Okay, you’ve decided to independently publish your book. Okay, so you’re ready to take the plunge. So what do you do?

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Anatomy of a Book… Submitting to a Commercial Publisher… READ BEFORE YOU LEAP

Okay, so you’ve written a book. Okay, so you want the book published. Okay, you’ve decided to submit your work to a commercial publisher. So what do you do? The first thing you should do is read the publisher’s Read more

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