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5 Key Steps for Successful Self-Publishing

The book world has undergone a major shake-up in recent years, and self-publishing has stepped into the spotlight as a powerful option for authors everywhere. What was once seen as a fallback for those who couldn’t land a traditional publishing deal is now a go-to choice for writers across all genres who want to share their stories with the world....
By Tom Benson
Marketing & Content Manager @Spines

Ever open a book with text so small that you need a magnifying glass to read it? Or a gutter so narrow that it’s hard to tell where one section ends and the next begins? If you’re an avid reader, you’ve probably encountered books like these at least once in...

You may have written a great book, but that doesn’t mean people will suddenly be coming out of the woodwork to help you sell it. A successful book distribution campaign is one of the essential steps in publishing – it’s your chance to get your book in front of as...

How Much Does It Cost to Publish Your Book? Before novels like The Bridges of Madison County and You Can Heal Your Life became all-time bestsellers, the authors of these books went through the tedious and costly process of self-publishing. Yes, publishing, like anything else, is an investment. If you...

These days, authors no longer need a major publishing plaform to be successful. In just the past few years, many authors have been able to produce professional-quality, competitive books at a fraction of the cost. With self-publishing continuing to grow at a rate of 40% in 2018 according to Proquest...

How to Get a Book Published? Writing a book is an inspiring, yet demanding endeavor – and once the writing is done, there is still much more work to do. To get a book published is a major component of an author’s book-writing experience, and more often than not, perceived...

Are you planning to write a book and wondering how long it might actually take? Are you currently writing a book and need to assess your timeline? This article will help shed some light on the path to write a book. Estimating the time required to write a book is...

What is an ISBN? An International Standard Book Number (ISBN) is a unique numerical identifier attributed to books for their commercial sale and distribution. It is used as a product identifier by digital and physical libraries, online retailers, booksellers and publishers for a variety of different purposes, including inventorying, ordering,...

Spines vs Reedsy: which self-publishing platform should you choose? Self-publishing your book can be a fulfilling experience, but it can also be a stressful and frustrating one if you try and go it alone. As a writer, you’ll probably wonder if you should try a self-publishing service, or if you...

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