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BookBaby Free Self-Publishing & Book Marketing Guides

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Free self-publishing guides for authors

Learn how to write, promote, and sell more books with these free guides.

Bestselling authors and industry pros offer tips on how to make it as a DIY author in today's book marketplace.
All these guides are free and easily downloadable as PDF files.

BookBaby Catalog

BookBaby Catalog

See all the ways we can help you publish like a professional author.

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Self-publishing

From Draft to Done

From Draft to Done

Your essential guide to finishing your book.
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The Six-Month Book Publishing Plan

The Six-Month Book Publishing Plan

Go from "nearly finished manuscript" to "published and promoted" in just six months!
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How To Publish On Amazon

How To Publish On Amazon

Get the guide that gets the most out of your book sales.
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3 Steps To Self-Publishing

3 Steps To Self-Publishing

All the essential information you need to go from manuscript to marketplace. Download

How To Prepare Graphics Files For Book Printing

How To Prepare Graphics Files For Book Printing

Your guide to print perfection with BookBaby.
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How to Prepare Your eBook Files

How to Prepare Your eBook Files

Get a jump on eBook conversion with our free guide.
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Writing

You're Not An Editor

You're Not An Editor

Ask yourself these four questions when searching for the perfect book editor.
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The 7 Secrets to Crafting Characters That Captivate

The 7 Secrets to Crafting Characters That Captivate

Explore the key elements of character development.
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How to Write Your Memoir

How to Write Your Memoir

Transform your life experiences into a memoir that resonates.
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Book promotion

Planning a Book Launch

The Do's and Don'ts of Planning a Book Launch

Prepare for liftoff with this free guide.
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Promote Then Publish

Promote Then Publish

Learn three vital steps in early-stage book marketing.
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Understanding Your Target Reading Audience

Understanding Your Target Reading Audience

Learn how to shape your book's tone, themes, and marketing strategy.
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12 Ideas to Get Holiday Book Sales

12 Ideas to Get Holiday Book Sales

Learn how to take advantage of publishing’s most profitable time of the year.
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