Optimize Your Amazon Author Central Page: 10 Essential Steps for Author Brand Success
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by Shannon Clark
3d ago
If you currently use or plan to use the Amazon marketplace to sell your book(s), you want to ensure that you’re set up for success. One of the best ways to do this (outside of ads) is to use Amazon Author Central to optimize your author page.  In this article, we’ll talk about what Amazon Author Central is, the steps for getting set up, and how to use its tools to create an author page on Amazon that gets noticed. Here’s what you need to know about optimizing your Amazon Author Central page: Amazon Author Central Defined Amazon Author Central Step-By-Step Amazon Author Page Defined Setti ..read more
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Fantasy World Building from Scratch: A Structured Approach
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by Elena Rapovets
5d ago
Ursula Le Guin has profoundly influenced what it means to be a fantasy writer. What stuck with me from her speech at the Children’s Literature Breakfast BookExpo in 2004, while not directly related to fantasy world-building, defines its purpose. She believed that fantasy isn’t just about escape or the spectacle of magic. Instead, it’s a means to examine human behavior, free from the constraints of our own society. While the concept of magic and other worlds is enchanting on its own, at the heart of every fantasy story lies a deep exploration of human nature. To depict characters’ behavior ..read more
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Unlock Success: Top 10 Inspiring Writing Forums for Self-Published Authors
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by Elena Rapovets
1w ago
A writer’s journey can often be isolating, especially without a writer’s group for support. It’s great to have people to share ideas with, get feedback, or discuss story elements and character development. Self-publishing authors often need more guidance than those taking the traditional path. You must figure out how to do many things on your own: book design, editing, formatting, publishing options, promotion, etc. Online writing forums have evolved over the last decade. Many standalone platforms are becoming inactive or closed to new members. Social networks—especially those allowing longer ..read more
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Creative Book Cover Design: Balancing Aesthetics and Genre Expectations
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by Elena Rapovets
2w ago
Creative book cover design involves a tough balancing act. The design must communicate several things: what kind of book it is, its main themes, and what type of writer you are. At the same time, it also should grab potential readers’ attention.  You might be tempted to go against the flow—for example, use a white and light pink color palette for your mystery novel. The likely result is that the readers will be totally confused. People looking for a romance novel will be disappointed, and mystery lovers won’t even pick up your book because it doesn’t look like a traditional mystery book ..read more
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Achieving Consistency in Book Series Design
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by Elena Rapovets
2w ago
Is it important to maintain consistency in your book series design? Let’s have a thought experiment. If someone bought one book from your series, how will they be able to recognize other books from that series in the bookstore? Of course, they can research your name and bibliography and order a book online. Or they can casually browse a bookstore, recognize a familiar design, and then happily find your name on the cover. Bonus points if this name is also written in a font they remember. Consistent book design doesn’t just add readers’ recognition. It also helps you build your product’s brand—i ..read more
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Design Your Own Book Cover: An Aesthetic Guide for Self-Publishers
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by Shannon Clark
2w ago
Every author who self-publishes should have a fundamental understanding of book cover design, especially if you want to design your own book cover. One of the benefits of self-publishing is creative control, so whether you hire a cover designer or design the cover yourself, understanding the process and how everything comes together can give you the confidence to carry your story from its pages to the cover.  Since the first books were ever assembled, book covers have always been viewed as a form of artistic expression. Whether ornate like the hand-engraved or embossed bindings of the Mid ..read more
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Thematic Consistency: Aligning Your Book Cover Art with Your Story with 5 Examples
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by Shannon Clark
3w ago
When it comes to your book’s cover design, you can take an abstract approach or pull story elements directly from your book and use them on your cover. The challenge of using pieces of your story on your cover is in the interpretation. Books are all about engaging the imagination, and everyone will not envision your story the same way that you do. So, it’s a tightrope walk audience’s expectations on one side and your vision on the other.  Below we’ll take a look at book cover art that offers the best of both worlds—one where both the author and the audience have room for their own interpr ..read more
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Magic and the City: 10 Captivating Urban Fantasy Book Covers
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by Elena Rapovets
3w ago
Urban fantasy is a unique genre where magic meets the modern world. Urban fantasy book covers open the door to the magical universe within. Your book cover is the first thing a reader sees, and it can sway them to pick up the book or pass it by. Creating excellent urban fantasy book covers is both creative and tactical. It should embody your story’s spirit and grab attention in a sea of other books. The perfect cover balances mystery and clarity, inviting readers into your world. In this article, we’ll explore 10 urban fantasy book covers to see how their design reflects their stories: Urban ..read more
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How to Launch a Book: It Takes a Village
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by The Book Designer
3w ago
Figuring out how to launch a book in today’s saturated market requires a blend of creativity, strategy, and community support. Recognizing the importance of networking can transform your book launch from a solitary endeavor to a collective journey, ensuring your work receives the attention it deserves. Consider that there are many people in your life who want to see you succeed. Whether you know them personally or professionally, these are the supporters who will help make your book a success. Consider carefully how you approach and communicate with them to build long-lasting relationships tha ..read more
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Ebook Formatting Software: Everything You Need to Know
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by Elena Rapovets
1M ago
Formatting your ebook is a key step in self-publishing. It’s what turns your finished manuscript into a book that’s easy and enjoyable to read on digital devices. After you’ve finished writing and editing your book, the next big task is making it look good on e-readers like Kindle and Nook. This is where ebook formatting software comes in. This type of software is a must-have for authors publishing their work themselves. It helps you convert your manuscript into formats that work well on various e-readers. More than just aligning your text, these tools let you choose how your book will look wi ..read more
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