Month: December 2024

Business Book Publishers vs. Self-Publishing Companies

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By BookBaby author Scott McCormick Estimated reading time: 9 minutes Publishing a business book is a significant step for any entrepreneur, executive, or thought leader looking to share their expertise and influence their industry. When it comes to publishing, authors have two primary routes: traditional publishing and self-publishing. Traditional publishing involves selling your publishing rights …

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Scams, Hacks, and Red Flags: How to Protect Yourself

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Reading Time: 2 minutes https://www.buzzsprout.com/664939/episodes/16027695-scams-hacks-and-red-flags-how-to-protect-yourself.mp3 It seems like now, more than ever, scammers and hacks are everywhere. Penny can’t go a week without someone offering to “turn her book into a movie” and if you’ve listened for a while, you know how we feel about that! In today’s world of book publishing, scammers and inexperienced …

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Custom Dust Jackets: Adding a Professional Touch to Your Hardcover Book

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By BookBaby author BookBaby Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Looking for a way to make your hardcover book stand out? A custom dust jacket could be the answer! Much more than just a protective layer for your book, a custom dust jacket offers you the opportunity to promote your book and reach new customers. Although …

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Year-End Author Checklist: 15 Things to Refresh, Revamp, and Revise Before the New Year

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Reading Time: 5 minutes The holiday season is a magical time to reflect on the past year and set yourself up for success in the next, and what better way to do that than with a checklist? As an author, it’s the perfect time to check in on all the nooks and crannies of your …

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Goodreads Author Program Update: What You Need to Know

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Reading Time: 2 minuteshttps://www.buzzsprout.com/664939/episodes/16027634-goodreads-author-program-update-what-you-need-to-know.mp3 Like Amazon, Goodreads is cracking down on spam and bot author accounts, many of which are producing subpar AI generated content — but protecting the platform means adding a stricter vetting process before authors get to network with readers. In this urgent episode, we dive deep into these changes with insights …

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Amazon Delays: What to Do When Your Book Launch Hits a KDP Roadblock

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Reading Time: 2 minuteshttps://www.buzzsprout.com/664939/episodes/16027800-bonus-episode-amazon-delays-what-to-do-when-your-book-launch-hits-a-kdp-roadblock.mp3 We thought we’d drop in with another urgent Amazon PSA! Amazon delays can be a nightmare for authors, especially when everything is set for a carefully planned launch day, and your book still hasn’t gone live. Recently, Amazon’s Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) platform has been experiencing lengthy approval delays, sometimes taking …

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