Title Capitalization: 10 Title Case Rules for Books
Confused by which words to capitalize in a book title? Not anymore! This easy-to-follow guide to title capitalization will ensure you get it right every time!
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Types of Characters in a Story: Roles & Character Archetypes
A look at the different type of characters that appear in literature, including a deep dive into the roles characters play in a story & 12 character archetypes
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Proofreading Marks: What Are They and Why Do They Matter?
A comprehensive guide to what standard proofreading marks look like, how to use proofreading marks, & the benefit of reading on paper versus digitally.
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Character Questionnaire: 180 Character Development Ideas
A character questionnaire with180 character development questions to help authors build richer, more authentic, and more engaging characters.
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What is Line Editing: How it Fits into the Editorial Process
A detailed explanation of line editing, including when it occurs, and how it differs from editorial assessment and copy edit with real world manuscript examples.
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How to Self-Edit: Editing Tips to Improve Your Writing
A detailed walkthrough of how to self-edit a book, including writing tips, best practices for finding mistakes, and a complete self-editing checklist.
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75 Book Marketing Ideas to Boost Sales!
75+ book marketing tips to help authors sell books. Includes ideas on website creation, advertising, social media, Amazon Direct Publishing, and media outreach.
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What Is Proofreading: the Most Misunderstood Editing Service
Proofreading is a review of designed book pages against a copy edited manuscript. A proofreader is looking primarily for formatting issues, but will also read for spelling and grammar mistakes. Proofreading is the last editorial step before a book goes to the printer.
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What's The Difference Between Copy Editing and Proofreading?
Copy editing. It’s one of the more confusing editorial services. Why? Because it’s often mistaken for line editing or developmental editing. As a new author, it’s hard to know exactly what editorial service is needed and at what stage. So let’s take a look at what copy editing is and where it fits i
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What is a Book Barcode and How to get a Bookow Barcode?
A detailed look at book barcodes, including an explanation of Bookland barcode versus UPC number, barcode generators, and a barcode's placement on a book back cover.
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What is an Editorial Assessment with Real Word Examples
An editorial assessment is your chance to find out the big problems in your story. But what, exactly, should you expect to get back from your editor at this stage?
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What Is Developmental Editing and What to Expect From One
Developmental editing, also called line editing or structural editing, is a comprehensive and in-depth review of your manuscript. Here we discuss what to expect from one.
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