This month we’ve been featuring content all around audiobooks and, in particular, how to listen to them. This week we’re diving into LibriVox. But first, let’s talk about your commute. As commutes to work and general drive time fill up so much of our lives, listening to a great audiobook can fill the time while […]
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The 20 Best Audiobooks on Spotify (And How to Listen to Them)
Last week, we went into detail about listening to audiobooks on YouTube. This week, it’s Spotify’s turn. I’m going to break down exactly where you can find audiobooks on Spotify. Since not everyone already has an account, I’ll walk you through exactly how to get into Spotify (no account required), search for audiobooks, and I’ll […]
Audiobooks on YouTube: How to Listen for Free
Audiobooks have absolutely boomed in popularity in recent years, and it’s not hard to understand why. Today’s lifestyle means that most people spend a lot of time on the go, whether that means they’re commuting to and from work, juggling a few different jobs, or managing household affairs. People are often looking for something to […]
What Is a Glossary? (FAQ & Examples)
As writers, it’s easy to focus on the writing of the book itself, the main copy. After all, without those thousands of words your book wouldn’t exist. They are crucial. But there are other parts to a book: Title page, dedication, contents, foreword, acknowledgments, endnotes, etc. Which parts you include depend on the genre that […]
What Are the Types of Editing? (6 Types To Know)
If you’re a writer, by now you likely personally understand the phrase: all writing is rewriting. Writers get an idea, convert that idea into a draft, and then edit, edit, edit until they’re satisfied with every word. It’s a long process, but knowing the impact writing makes in the lives of readers is worth it. […]
Front Matter: Organizing the Beginning of Your Book
Self-Publishing Basics: How to Organize Your Book’s Front Matter includes a checklist of front matter items.
Epub vs Mobi
You’ve written your book and now you’re trying to decide what format to use to put it out into the world. Or maybe you’re still considering writing your book but you want to decide which format to use prior to writing. You’ve come to the right place. The format you choose to host your book […]
Understanding Book Layouts and Page Margins
Understanding Book Layouts and Page Margins describes typical margins for a standard 6 inch by 9 inch trade paperback, including CreateSpace book layout specifications
Sample Copyright Pages [Two Free Templates for Your Book]
So why exactly do you need a sample copyright page? One of the most common questions I get from new self-publishers is, “What do I put on the copyright page?” For some reason, the copyright page has the power to intimidate some people, with its small print and legalistic language, not to mention all those […]
What is the Easiest Font to Read?
If you’ve never formatted a book before, you might not know exactly how much work goes into it. It might seem easy and uniform—it just needs to look like a book, right?—but you’d be surprised just how many decisions you’ll need to make if you’re formatting on your own. Among the most important of these […]
