Category Archives: Books – Perfect Bound

Some authors write their books for potential income while others craft their stories or formalize content into a book to further their interests or follow their passions. But writers have one thing in common: they all aspire to become published … Continue reading »

We’ve all seen book endorsements splashed across the cover of a book. Whether the book is fiction or nonfiction, book endorsements or “blurb” from well-known authors, experts, or celebrities can carry a lot of weight. Readers who recognize the blurber’s … Continue reading »

Getting every detail of your book just right will make it look great so your readers can focus on the compelling characters you have created, the creative details that make your novel stand out, the skilled way you turn a … Continue reading »

Have you been thinking about hiring a ghost writer? Many published authors have used them, including celebrities, corporate executives, sports stars, and government officials. It’s estimated that about 60% of nonfiction books are written by ghost authors, although it’s hard … Continue reading »

Whether you hope to pen a personal memoir, craft a winning mystery novel, or write a nonfiction book about a compelling topic, likely some pre-work before sitting down to write the book is needed. And the organizing of content into … Continue reading »

If you’ve decided to write self-help books, you’re joining one of the fastest-growing and most lucrative segments of the publishing industry. Publishers have reported a steady increase in self-help titles, and sales are steady. If you can help people solve … Continue reading »

Just about every published author eagerly tracks how well their book sales progress. Authors pore over retail and online sales and compare those sales to other books on the market or even their own previously published books. But one of … Continue reading »

Creating a cover and spine for your book is one of the creative aspects of becoming a self-published author. But developing a digital file that shows off your book with beautiful front and back covers and includes a perfectly sized … Continue reading »

How long does it take to write a book? So many things affect that number that it seems impossible to answer. After all, different writers have different speeds, and there is no set schedule for anyone. However, we’re not going … Continue reading »

Authors who are writing their first book or are just thinking about it have a lot of moving parts to consider. Genre, characters, research, formatting, and drafting are all initial parts of writing and publishing a book. But along with … Continue reading »