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What is a Ghostwriter? (And How Can You Hire a Great One?)

Jun 22, 2020 – Perfecting your Craft

Find out what a ghostwriter really does — and discover all the best places to find one for your next project. Read more →

Revealed: The Real Marketing Value of a Professional Book Cover

Sep 21, 2017 – Book Design

To find out how much value a professional book cover offers an author, we redesigned four titles and ran a test on Facebook. The results might surprise you! Read more →

70+ Book Marketing Ideas to Rocket-Boost Your Sales

Mar 14, 2018 – Book Marketing

Discover 70+ book marketing ideas to sell your book! Includes tips on preparing for your book launch and growing your platform — plus a free book marketing checklist. Read more →

What is a Literary Agent, and How Can They Help You Publish?

Nov 04, 2022 – Understanding Publishing

What makes a literary agent so valuable to an author? Find out what agents do, how they collaborate with authors, and how they get paid in this guide. Read more →

How Creative Poetry Book Layouts Can Elevate Your Verse

Jan 17, 2023 – Book Design

Want to know what goes into creating a poetry book layout? Learn how it all comes together from our experienced designers. Read more →

20 Royalty-Free Stock Image Sites to Source a Book Cover Picture

Dec 10, 2020 – Book Design

Looking for inexpensive book cover pictures? Here's a list of 20 sites with royalty-free stock images you can incorporate into an amazing book cover. Read more →

60+ Eye-Catching Book Cover Ideas to Get You Inspired

Sep 26, 2018 – Book Design

If you're looking for some top-notch book cover ideas to inspire your own design, look no further! Read more →

How to Design a Book Cover: A 7-Step Guide (with Pro Tips)

Oct 26, 2018 – Book Design

Learn how to design a professional-grade book cover that will make your readers want to pick it up. Read more →

How to Build a Book Back Cover in 5 Simple Steps

Oct 26, 2018 – Book Design

This definitive post includes a step-by-step guide on how to build the back of a book cover, with tips from top professional designers and a free template. Read more →

Book Cover Sizes: What are the Right Dimensions for Your Design?

Oct 30, 2018 – Book Design

Find out what book cover dimensions you should be using when designing a jacket for print and ebook. Includes popular aspect ratios and recommended resolutions for creating your own book cover. Read more →

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