Print Book Formatting
Formatting a book for printing requires more thought and work than publishing an electronic book (e-book). Following are some things you need to think about. Share This:
A Book Description That Will Sell Your Book
If your book title grabs a potential buyer, the next place he or she will likely look is the book description. If written effectively, this short blurb, on the back cover or inside flap of printed books, can be an effective sales tool. Share This:
Write an Introduction That Sells Your Book
While an introduction may or may not appear in a fiction book, it’s an essential tool in hooking a potential reader for a non-fiction work. Share This:
How to Create a Title that Sells
As part of a book’s cover design, your title is part of what grabs the attention of a potential reader. So, it needs to be strong, catchy, or contain a “hook”. Share This:
Book Images: Understanding Print Resolution
Many non-fiction books contain images. So, it’s important for authors to understand resolution for electronic book (e-book) viewing, but it’s even more important for printed books (p-books). Share This:
Chapter Opening Pages
A book’s cover is the part of book design that’s used to attract readers. Within the book, chapter opening pages are used to guide the reader from one part of the content to another, and are an important component of the book’s interior design. Share This:
Book Design
You’ve worked long and hard writing your book. If you’re self-publishing, the next step is Book Design, which can be somewhat challenging if you’ve never done it before. Following are some ideas to get you started. Share This:
Book Page Structure
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:
Choosing Your Book Size
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:
Creating Styles in Microsoft Word®
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: