If you are somewhere on the learning curve of self-publishing, then you’ve probably come face-to-face with ISBNs, barcodes, and other necessary pieces of the publishing puzzle. A simple browser search for the term “buy ISBN” loads tons of suppliers,...
Barnes and Noble Press, formerly known as Nook Press, is an independent publishing platform with one of the most prestigious names in book retail behind it. But does Barnes and Noble Press have anything to offer beyond its brand name? What’s available at Barnes and...
Most of the time, you’ll be creating PDFs from InDesign files. But that doesn’t mean you’ll never have a need to do a PDF to InDesign conversion. And while creating a PDF is simple, getting that PDF back into InDesign can prove to be a little trickier. You may be...
Book cover design is an important part of publishing a book, but there are so many options to consider. Do you want to publish a paperback or hardcover book? Do you want to use a casewrap cover or have dust jackets? What are the pros and cons of each? This post...
If you write any books for children, you need to make sure you’re writing at their reading level. Books that are too advanced can turn away readers whereas ones that are too easy won’t challenge them. As an author, you want to make sure your book succeeds...
When it comes time to put your book into the world, looking into the top book binding services is key for self-publishing authors. The privilege of self-publishing means you have full creative control over what you publish, how you publish it, and when. However,...