Not too long ago, if you wanted to read a book, you had to go to the bookstore, library, or online store and retrieve a print copy. Now, it is becoming easier and easier to read digitally formated books. Readers can purchase and download e-books on their computers or digital book readers such as Kindles or Nooks. [...]
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The New Era of Digital Books
Posted: April 30, 2012 by Wendy Stetina in Book Design, Choosing a Publisher, Kindle, Self-Publishing, Wendy SpeaksTags: digital book readers, E-books, kindle ebook, nook e-books
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Should You Submit Print Ready Files?
Posted: April 10, 2012 by Cheri Breeding in Cheri Speaks, Self-PublishingTags: graphic designers, native files, print ready files, self publish
As a self-published author, you will be asked to submit ether print ready or native files during the publication process. Which method you choose depends on your goals and skills. Here is a brief overview of the two options. Print Ready Files If you hire a graphic designer for your cover, the format needs to [...]
The Writer’s Bucket List
Posted: April 9, 2012 by Wendy Stetina in Self-Publishing, Wendy SpeaksTags: bucket list, self publish a book, writers
I was recently watching Good Morning America and saw a story that reminded me of all the authors I work with and all the people who visit this blog. The story was about a group of young men who decided to create a list of things they wanted to do before they died. Then, they set [...]
Top 5 Reasons to Self Publish in April
Posted: April 2, 2012 by Wendy Stetina in Self-Publishing, Wendy SpeaksTags: iPad, poetry, Self-Publishing
April is one of my favorite months. The weather is getting warmer, and the flowers are in bloom. Everyone is slowly starting to come out of winter hibernation. Plus, April is a great month to self publish a book! Here’s why: You can put your tax refund to good use. Instead of letting it sit in [...]
LCCN Explained
Posted: February 27, 2012 by Wendy Stetina in Self-Publishing, Wendy SpeaksTags: LCCN, library, library of congress, self publish
If you’re wondering what the heck a LCCN is, you’re in the right place. Here is a brief explanation of the four-letter acronym and why you need one. What is LCCN? LCCN stands for Library of Congress Control Number. Instead of using an ISBN to track titles, libraries use a LCCN. Why do you need one? To [...]
