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How Independent Authors Can Get Attention and Potentially Get Published
Breaking into the world of publishing as an independent author can be challenging, but it’s far from impossible. With...
The Value of Professional Book Page Design: Elevating Your Manuscript with Raven Book Design
Creating a book is a labor of love, involving countless hours of writing, editing, and refining your manuscript....
Why Photographers Should Consider Turning Their Favourite Images into a Coffee Table Book
As a photographer, your images tell stories, evoke emotions, and capture moments in ways that words often cannot....
How to Self-Publish Your Children’s Book and Tips for Writing a Children’s Book
Writing and self-publishing a children’s book is a rewarding journey that can bring joy to young readers and fulfill...
A Delight for Children and Adults Alike: Crafting Beautiful Children’s Books with Raven Book Design
Children’s books hold a special place in our hearts, evoking fond memories and sparking imagination in young minds....
Why You Need a Family Memoir Designer: Bringing Your Family History to Life
Every family has a unique story, a tapestry woven with tales of love, hardship, joy, and adventure. Preserving these...
Why You Should Let Someone Else Design Your Book Cover and Why That Someone Should Be Skilled
In the competitive world of publishing, a book cover is often the first impression a potential reader has of your...
How Authors Can Network Online: Building Connections in the Digital Age
In the digital age, networking has become an essential part of an author's journey. Whether you’re a seasoned writer...
Online Resources for Authors: A Comprehensive Guide
In today’s rapidly evolving publishing industry, authors—whether seasoned or just starting—need a robust toolkit of...
Page Designs – Simple
What to Include on Your Book’s Copyright Page
Your book's copyright page is one of the most important pages in your book, and it's not as complicated as you think!...
Family History Transformed into a Treasured Book
Debbie Kirsch came to me with a long-held vision to transform her family history research into a visually engaging...
Assigning your ISBNs
As a publisher, you'll obtain a block of ISBNs specific to your publishing name and assign a unique ISBN to each...
Getting your own ISBNs
One of the things you’ll need to do as a publisher is obtain a block of International Standard Book Numbers (ISBNs)...
Estimate your page count
You've finished your manuscript (or nearly finished it!) and you're ready to get some quotes for book design and...
Pages need design too
Unlike book cover design (which calls attention to itself), page design is silent—forming a bridge between the...
Print or print-on-demand?
Authors often ask me whether they should get a quantity of books printed or simply sign up with a print-on-demand...
Start a style sheet
Editors create style sheets to keep spelling and punctuation consistent throughout your book. A style sheet usually...
Writing your back cover copy
Front covers attract ... back covers sell! You already know that, in fact, everyone does judge a book by its cover....
Typesetting 101
You and your book designer have created an outstanding design for your book pages, and now your book is ready for...
Setting your book’s retail price
Written with help from Renee and Jack Brodie, publishers. Determining your book's retail price can be nerve-wracking....
Your publishing name and logo
Many authors choose a publishing name for publishing their book. A publishing name separates you-the-author from...
Why hire a freelance editor?
(Reprinted with permission from Ann Harmer, freelance editor.) You've spent months, perhaps years, writing your...
Getting testimonials and endorsements
Whether you are selling a book or a product, testimonials and endorsements are a necessary and vital part of your...
Bar codes for the book industry
(Reprinted with permission from Bar Code Graphics) A necessary requirement for selling your publications through...
To fulfill or not to fulfill?
Written with help from Renee and Jack Brodie, publishers. Publishing your book is exciting; there's no doubt about...
Why self-publish?
Authors choose to self-publish for many different reasons. Some have tried to have their book published through a...
Interview on book design by Epic Universe
Epic Universe author Lee Stephen interviews Fiona Raven about the book design process following the publication of his...
Why you need book publicity
You can have a book that is new, original, innovative, and perfectly solves the problems of your ideal customers, but...
Book printing: offset or digital?
Authors often ask me what the differences are between offset and digital printing, and whether there is an advantage...
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