Category: Design + Production
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Isn’t Self-Publishing Free?
There are many steps in the publishing process. To answer this question fully, we need to consider each of these steps. – Can you write a book for free? Yes, if you write it by yourself. If you want someone else to write your book (ghostwriting) you’ll pay for it, even if you provide almost all the…
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What is a Book Layout Designer?
Book layout design is the activity and art of placing and styling text of your manuscript on the pages of your book. Creating a book interior involves many decisions and requires technical knowledge. To achieve a professional result, designers use dedicated software, like InDesign, which is complex to use and has a steep learning curve. On average,…
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What is an ISBN and do I need one?
The ISBN (International Standard Book Number) is a 13-digit number that identifies books. The purpose of the ISBN is to establish and identify one title or edition of a title from one specific publisher and is unique to that edition, meaning each book edition (i.e., hardcover, paperback, second editions) will have a separate ISBN. The…