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A guide to custom book covers for printing services

Today, a book cover does more than just offer another layer of protection for your book. Many readers' first impressions are based on how your cover looks (even though we're taught not to judge!). A professionally designed cover piques curiosity and invites readers to delve further into the story.
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Formatting a book for print with trim size margins and bleed set correctly

Formatting a book for print has rules, and if your book file doesn't follow these rules, the trimming and binding will happily make the decision for you. Thankfully, there's an easy fix to formatting a book with trim size margins and bleed set correctly. We'll show you how to do it!
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Custom book cover printing checklist for bleed and spine

Think of your book cover as a wrap. It's the front, spine, and back that need to survive trimming, folding binding, and, depending on the format you choose, a lot of physical handling.
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The independent author's guide to self-publishing on Amazon

Self-publishing on Amazon is one of the best ways to share your story with a global audience. But, trying to decide between all of the different options Amazon offers — especially when you want to boost exposure and sales — can feel overwhelming.

In this guide, we'll walk you through the process, helping you better understand what self-publishing on Amazon involves and how to make sure your book is set up for the best possible reach to the widest amount of readers.
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Global book publishing and distribution for indie authors

Your book is printed, packaged, and arrives into the hands of a happy new reader, all without you having to lift a finger. That's the magic of global book printing and distribution for indie authors.
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Sell your book directly to readers with BookBaby Bookshop

If you're a self-published author and you want to sell more books, keep more of your hard-earned money, and create real connections with your readers, BookBaby's Bookshop is how you do it. Think of it as your easy, one-click storefront where readers can buy your printed books and eBooks directly.
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The editing process explained: from submission to final proof

We've broken down the editing process for you, including what each type of editing involves, approximate costs and timeframes, marketing your book, working with an editor, using a style sheet, converting your eBook, and much more.
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Comparing line editing and copy editing

In this guide, we'll go through the differences between the copy editing and line editing, explain what's included, and explain how to decide which one will serve you best.
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How line editing services turn good manuscripts into great books that readers love

Line editing matters because it's the step that makes your manuscript stop sounding like a draft and start making you sound like an expert.
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Create demand for your books: How to use BookTok to drive sales and engagement

In this detailed guide, we'll share some of our favorite creative, unique strategies to help you leverage BookTok to drive higher sales and engagement. From participating in trends to creating engaging content that showcases your unique voice, mastering these TikTok strategies will boost engagement and sales while helping you build a thriving community.
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Instagram book launch strategies for authors

So you're preparing to launch your book and you're wondering, “What kind of Instagram book launch strategies work best?” You're in the right place. Instagram is a fantastic channel for your book launch, but like anything that's shared on Instagram, you have to have a strategy in place to make maximum impact with your posts. Here's how to do it, step-by-step.
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How to market a self-published book: a complete guide

Your book can find a loyal audience with the right marketing strategies, tools, and direction. To help you get started, we've put together a complete guide with a start-to-finish marketing plan for your self-published book.
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Understanding different types of printing paper for your book

When it comes to printing your book, you want it to look and feel as professional as possible. Choosing the right type of printing paper is just one of several decisions you'll need to make.
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What to expect when printing your self published books in terms of cost and quality

So what do you really get in terms of quality for your self-published book, and how much does it cost? This article answers those questions and much more.
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How modern Print On Demand for books is the best solution for the current wholesale crisis

With platforms like BookBaby proving how easy and economical POD can be, authors can now enjoy a wide range of benefits, without the risk and high upfront cost of having to stock inventory
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KDP Direct Publishing vs. BookBaby's professional book printing

BookBaby and Amazon KDP both cater to authors who want to self-publish their books, but they differ in terms of the services offered and how they handle distribution. In this article, we'll do a detailed comparison and help you choose the one that's right for your self-publishing needs.
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How to self-publish a book: a guide to printing and presentation

The self-publishing experts at BookBaby have prepared this complete guide to self-publishing your book, from polishing up your manuscript to enjoying the fruits of your labor with beautiful, premium-quality book in hand.
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KDP Publishing royalty math that most first-time authors get wrong

KDP Publishing royalty math is tricky, and it's easy for new authors to trip over it — especially that shiny “70%” number. In this article, we'll show you how to double-check your numbers so that you know exactly what you're earning.
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