publishing a book

Understanding Book Layouts and Page Margins

by The Book Designer on September 14, 2021 78 Comments

Understanding Book Layouts and Page Margins describes typical margins for a standard 6 inch by 9 inch trade paperback, including CreateSpace book layout specifications

Why Your Book Pitch Matters (Even If You’re Self-Published)

by Joel Friedlander on October 23, 2013 20 Comments

Why Your Book Pitch Matters (Even If You’re Self-Published) looks at the anatomy and uses of a finely-crafted elevator pitch for your book

This Week in the Blogs, June 2 – 8, 2013

by Joel Friedlander on June 9, 2013 5 Comments

It’s turned warm here in our part of the world, bringing a welcome time of year for most. Lots of folks have headed outdoors, but I hope you’ll stop for a few minutes to look over the work of some of our bloggers this week. Your time will be richly rewarded. James Altucher on Copyblogger […]

5 Things I Learned at the 2013 IBPA Publishing University

by Joel Friedlander on April 29, 2013 3 Comments

5 Things I Learned at the 2013 IBPA Publishing University provides some insight into attending this annual education event for indie authors and book publishers

This Week in the Blogs, April 14 – 20, 2013

by Joel Friedlander on April 21, 2013 Leave a Comment

It’s been an exciting and unusual week here in the U.S., but now that the weekend is here and in full swing, the big news seems to be spring. Warm weather, sun dresses and shorts, and outdoor pursuits seem to be on lots of people’s agendas here in northern California. It doesn’t matter where you […]