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Page Elements Explained

As an author, you’ve probably spent more time worrying about what goes on the page than what goes around it. But as a reader, you’ve likely relied on the little print around the margins–you know, the stuff that tells you the author’s name, what...

Choosing the Right Trim Size For Your Book

When it comes to publishing a book, there are many details that authors often don’t think of until the time comes to make a decision. The size of the book is one such detail. For example, you might think you want a “small” book, but what exactly does...
Industry Standards Checklist Raises the Bar

Industry Standards Checklist Raises the Bar

To give both authors and book industry professionals an at-a-glance method by which to gauge the professional presentation of a book, the Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) – ibpa-online.org – has released a 2-page Industry Standards Checklist for a...
Stop the Presses—DON’T Publish that Book

Stop the Presses—DON’T Publish that Book

By Elizabeth Turnbull As the Senior Editor for a small publishing company, I see a lot of potential books pass through my hands. To be honest, most of the manuscript submissions we receive have great potential. The themes are creative and timely, the information is...