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Imagine seeing your self-published book in the real world. A poetry collection face-out in an independent bookstore. A photo book stacked neatly in a museum shop. A novel featured ...
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How to find your niche: turning passion into a profitable book project
A strong niche cuts through the noise. When you know exactly who you’re creating for, your ideas land faster, your community grows stronger, and your work starts generating real ...
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How much does it cost to self-publish a book?
Editor’s note: This post was first published in November 2018 and was most recently updated in April 2026 to reflect current U.S. market costs to self-publish a book. The ...
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Image quality checklist: Is your photo ready for print?
When self-publishing a book of your photography, excellent image quality is crucial. Your photos are the star of the show and what will make or break the final printed ...
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Book trends to look for in 2024
Book trends are typically predictions based on what’s currently all the rage. The topics that are hot at the end of 2023 will likely remain on-trend into 2024. But ...
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7 reasons why photo books are worth it in the digital age
As a creator operating in the digital age, you may question whether photo books are still worthwhile. Despite increasingly easy access to tech like ebooks, online portfolios, and creator ...
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How to self-publish a comic book: the go-to guide for independent comic creators
In the imaginative realm of storytelling, few mediums captivate us as profoundly as comic books. With their unique blend of stunning artwork and engaging narratives, these sequential art forms ...
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How to make a zine: a beginner’s guide to getting started
Zines are self-published, small-circulation magazines or booklets that let creators communicate their opinions and concepts without the restrictions of more conventional publishing outlets. And if you want to learn ...
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What is print on demand for books, and how does it work?
Print-on-demand books have revolutionized the publishing industry, offering a flexible and cost-effective solution for creators, authors, and hobbyists alike. Let’s say you created a professional photo book to compile ...
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What is a book dummy and how to make one: the ultimate guide
Editor’s note on language: In the book business, a “dummy” is a mock-up of a proposed publication. It is not in reference to any offensive term. How do you ...
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Self-Publishing vs. Traditional Publishing
Whether you’ve just written your first book or your hundredth, the first step towards publishing it is choosing how to go from manuscript to print. In today’s publishing landscape, ...
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How to write a synopsis
So you’ve got to write a synopsis. If you’re unsure where to begin and struggling to get started, you’re not alone. They’re not long, but, just like a novel, ...
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How to Sell a Book Online
Humans have been telling stories since the very beginning. Petroglyphs, pictographs, and the fever of oral tradition have been our partners in communication since our species emerged. Today, we ...
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How to Design Your Book’s Back Cover
The front cover of a book may be what catches a reader’s eye, but it’s the back cover that usually convinces them to stick around, look closer, and peek ...
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The Front Steps Project
In early March of 2020, during the onset of the Corona Virus global pandemic, photographer Cara Soulia and marketing consultant Kristen Collins decided to donate their time to raise ...
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What is a chapbook?
A chapbook is a small, typically inexpensive book or booklet with a rich history dating back to 16th-century Europe. Originally sold by peddlers known as chapman, these compact publications ...
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Author Spotlight: Mark Orr
We were beyond delighted when photographer and book-maker Mark Orr reached out to let us know that his book, Raintree County Memories – Remembrance of an Epic Area, had ...
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Author Spotlight: Forest McMullin
Fresh off the press, the story of Forest McMullin’s new book Late Harvest is a perfect example of how independent self-publishing can pave the way to traditional publishing success. ...
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5 best-selling book genres to self-publish for holiday books gift lists
Savvy self-publishers know that timing is everything when promoting and selling your book. And what better time of year to leverage shopping trends and boost book sales than the ...
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Spotlight on Large Order Services | BOOM Portfolio Book
For artists and designers in the agency world, finding effective ways to showcase their work is crucial. The BOOM creative team at JSR agency specializes in illustration and animation, ...
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How to sell your book on Ingram (and why you should)
When you self-publish a book, you have creative control over what goes into the book and how it will look. In this age of technology, you also have the ...
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How to self-publish a book: Guide to getting started
Learning how to self-publish a book may seem like a daunting undertaking. But today, it’s never been easier. Self-publishing and print-on-demand platforms make creating and self-publishing a book accessible ...
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How to publish a magazine
Self-publishing your own magazine can be an exciting but daunting task. Whether you are creating a print or digital magazine, there is a lot to think about and plenty ...
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All About Digital Publishing
Digital publishing is great news for creative people. Never before has it been easier to create and distribute your ideas. With more people relying on their phones and tech ...