The simple answers are YES if you want to have your physical book in libraries, and NO, it’s not legally required for a self-published book. However, it is a mark of professionalism, and it does provide meta data and other advantages. Share This:
While the main goal of a book is to share content, the structure of the pages can greatly facilitate that function. There are several basic elements that go into page structure that can make that sharing more effective. Share This:
If you intend to print your book, deciding on book size can be challenging. If you’re going with a traditional publisher, the decision may be made for you. However, if you’re self-publishing, you have some things to think about. Share This:
When it comes to interior book design, there are two ways to format your text: one seems easy and straightforward but risks errors, the other is simple and effective. Share This:
This old guideline, “write what you know”, seems like good advice. But is it? Let’s explore the alternative. Share This:
There always seems to be one more tip that writers can learn in order to improve the quality and efficiency of their writing. The more tips you know and use, the more fun writing becomes. And that’s enough motivation to keep on writing. Share This:
Whether you’re writing fiction or non-fiction, it’s important for you to imagine what you’re writing about. Whether you’re describing an action scene or a process or a piece of knowledge, you need to be able to “see” an image of that in your mind’s eye. If you can’t see it, how do you expect your
The key to effective writing is to know what you’re trying to achieve at every step, and then balance your effort at each one. Knowing what you’re supposed to be doing all along the way will steadily improve your results. There are four steps, and here’s what you should be doing in each one. Share
Effective writing means that, before you write one word of your text, you need to think about the structure of your piece. Structure is the skeleton of your text. It’s the framework that will help your readers understand and appreciate your message. Share This:
Text structure is the way an author arranges ideas in a text in order to help readers more easily understand what they’re reading. If your content is clearly structured, whether it’s a blog post or a book, you’re more likely to attract readers. Share This: