Should You Write a Prologue or an Epilogue?
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by Kayla Cook
1w ago
The writing community was recently abuzz with debates on whether or not authors should include prologues. Of course, this debate eventually extended to epilogues and even other sections such as introductions and afterwords. These parts are generally believed to be skipped over by the majority of readers. Because of this, many writers opt not to add them at all, and they suggest other writers follow suit. Since prologues and epilogues receive the most flack, we’ll focus on them.   What Is a Prologue? A prologue is a section of a book (commonly fiction) that precedes the first chapter. A pr ..read more
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How to Illustrate Your Book
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by Kayla Cook
1M ago
Illustrations have the power to bring books to life in ways that words alone cannot. Illustrations can be incorporated into any work. You might see them most often in children’s books and graphic novels, but they can also be utilized in other genres. Not all books need illustrations, but all books can benefit from them when the illustrations are done properly.    Why You Should Include Illustrations Illustrations help capture and hold readers’ attention, provide a deeper level of connection than words alone, and add to a work’s atmosphere. Illustrations have a huge impact on tone. Co ..read more
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How to Design a Great Front Cover
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by Kayla Cook
1M ago
Potential readers will often first judge your book by the front cover, whether you display it online or in bookstores. The more eye-catching it is, the more likely people are to want to learn more about it and possibly buy it. Of course, you probably already know this. You may even have invested money in a designer, and now you’re wondering how to quality-check their work or provide meaningful input to guide their revisions. You may be attempting to design your own cover or create a rough concept for a designer to follow. If any of these apply to you, you likely have many questions, such as “W ..read more
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Guest Post: Juan Marcos Tribute to John I. Unger
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by Kayla Cook
2M ago
In February of 2019, I had the privilege of publishing a book (with the help of the team at 1106 Design) about John I. Unger called, The Last Corpsman. John was a Navy corpsman who served in the Pacific during WWII and later in the Korean War. He volunteered to go to Wake Island on October of 1941, as part of the Marine and Navy contingent stationed there. He was one of seven corpsmen who valiantly supported the Marines for 14 days before being overrun by the Japanese. John then supported the Marines in his capacity as a corpsman for 44 months in deplorable conditions as prisoners of war. Duri ..read more
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Print-on-Demand vs. Offset Printing
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by Kayla Cook
2M ago
It’s natural to want to jump right into publishing. However, there are many steps to complete before your book can be printed. After writing your book, it’ll be time to edit, design, and proofread the interior and create your cover (front, spine, and back). You’ll also have to secure ISBNs (one for each version of your book), set up your copyright page, and create a marketing strategy. If you want libraries to be able to find your book, it would be helpful for you to register a PCN/LCCN with the Library of Congress and possibly even obtain a PCIP.  Once all this is in place and your book ..read more
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How to Market a Children’s Book
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by Kayla Cook
3M ago
How to market a children’s book will depend on several factors, including your method of publishing, your targeted age group, your genre, and your budget. There are many methods you can use to get your book in front of your audience, but not all of them may be right for you. This article will focus on general steps you can take to market your children’s book. Remember, even if your book is written for children, the majority of your marketing efforts are going to be directed toward older relatives (parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc.), teachers, librarians, and other gatekeepers. There a ..read more
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How to Write and Publish a Cookbook
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by Kayla Cook
3M ago
So, you have some delicious recipes, and you want to share them with the world. Great! Hopefully, other people will think they’re just as awesome as you do. But how do you get your work out in the world? How do you write a cookbook, much less design and publish one? Let’s discuss.   How to Write a Cookbook  All great books start . . . with someone sitting down to write them. In the case of cookbooks, you have to sit down and compile your recipes, and perhaps write an engaging introduction that helps people learn more about you and your recipes. Of course, that’s just the tip of the i ..read more
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How to Publish a Poetry Book
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by Kayla Cook
4M ago
All writing is art, as is the work done to shape it into a finished, marketable product. Poetry, however, is unique in its delivery, which is a form of art unto itself. From a poem’s meter to its construction on the page, much thought and effort goes into creating, shaping, and polishing poems. Then, more work goes into publishing them, especially for those who seek to publish a chapbook or an entire collection of poetry. Poetry can also be published online via blogs, some of which can be placed behind a paywall. However, if you’re wanting something more substantial and professional, you’ll wa ..read more
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How to Create, Publish, and Market a Coloring Book
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by Kayla Cook
4M ago
Coloring books present unique challenges to those looking to publish them. Despite these challenges, publishing coloring books can be rewarding. The market is saturated with coloring books, but it’s still possible to make a profit by publishing them, especially if you find the niche that’s right for you and follow the advice below.   How to Create a Coloring Book Creating a coloring book is time-consuming, but the process can be just as fun as it is challenging. Below are some questions you should consider, as well as some common questions authors have about the process. What Is Your Budg ..read more
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Author Story: Susan Turner
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by Kayla Cook
5M ago
Susan Turner is the author of several books, one of her latest of which is The Truth About Otis Battersby, a riveting historical fiction novel set in late 1940s Europe. “This book,” Turner explains, “is the first in a series with a central character who operates in Western Europe in the inter-war period. I wanted to introduce Harry Douglas in this post-war setting when he’s been through some hard times and is a bit down on his luck and rough around the edges.” Turner owns a pair of soft-leather, turquoise gloves, and these gloves helped inspire her and played an important part throughout the s ..read more
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