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Six Frequently Asked Copyright Questions

Posted: May 29, 2012 by Cheri Breeding in Cheri Speaks
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Copyright is one of the toughest topics for new authors to understand. Many of you have questions about protecting your work as well as using material from copyrighted sources. Here are six of the most frequently asked copyright questions along with answers to get you started. Feel free to share additional questions in the comments [...]

Five Tips for a Great Synopsis

Posted: May 22, 2012 by Cheri Breeding in Cheri Speaks, Uncategorized
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One of your responsibilities as a self-published author will be writing a synopsis for your books. This is the text that will convince book sellers (such as agents and distributors) to purchase and sell your book. It is different from the copy on the back cover of your book, which persuades the reader to purchase your [...]

Many aspiring authors find themselves debating whether they should self-publish or attempt traditional publishing. While both methods have pros and cons, there are many benefits to self-publishing. Here are the most common benefits of this growing publishing trend. You have freedom of expression — you write your own words. You don’t have to change what you’ve [...]

The title of your self-published book can impact your ability to sell it. A good title will catch readers’ attention and encourage them to buy the book, while a bad title can cost you by driving away customers. If you want to choose a good title for your self-published book, keep these tips in mind. [...]

When self publishing a book, authors need to be concerned with copyright issues. While self-publishing companies are not legal experts or copyright researchers, they do make recommendations and offer assistance to help authors get the advice they need. One of the most common mistakes self-publishing companies encounter is authors using website images from “download free photos” websites. [...]