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Book Printing   |   eBooks   |   Editing   |   Book Design   |   Sell Your Book   |   Pricing Are you hooked on podcasts, Like many of you, I was introduced to the relatively new medium through the wildly popular Serial podcast. I was on a West-Coast road trip with my kids when we were riveted to the entire 12-part series during our tour of the Oregon and California coastlines. We weren’t alone: the blockbuster first series of the show was downloaded over 80 million times. Now I’m a podcast junkie. I listen to sports, news, business, opinion, and other broadcasts. After thousands of hours of “research,” I believe this medium is the next evolution of long-form journalism. While I mourn the demise of the traditional print and magazine reporting (OK, Boomer), I realize that people want easier ways to consume content. So if you can’t beat ’em, join ’em: I’m happy to announce that we have launched a new podcast series called BookBaby Spotlight. Hosted by our own Publishing Specialist Sam Sedam, our broadcasts focus on the best and brightest BookBaby authors and our friends in the industry. This week’s episode features Smith Publicity and how they can help authors make the most of their book marketing opportunities. All the best, Steven Spatz President, BookBaby SPECIAL OFFERS  |  FREE GUIDES  |  BLOG  |  CATALOG  |  HELP  |  1-877-961-6878 Discover New Releases & Best Sellers © BookBaby 7905 N. Crescent Blvd., Pennsauken, NJ 08110 info@bookbaby.com   |   Become an affiliate

Book Printing   |   eBooks   |   Editing   |   Book Design   |   Sell Your Book   |   Pricing Writing Characters Who Aren’t Like You When you write a work of fiction, your characters can be anyone, from anywhere, and from any time. This is exciting creative freedom, but it can also be perilous. Read more. Eternal and Universal Topics in Writing There are universal topics that fuel so many of the stories we love—from war and peace to abandonment and exile. How you manipulate and build on these sources is your creative contribution. Read more. Things I Wish I Had Known Before Self-Publishing My Book The first time I self-published, I was new to the process and endured many failures before I finally held my book in my hand. Here are nine things I wish I had known about self-publishing before starting the process. Read more. SPECIAL OFFERS  |  FREE GUIDES  |  BLOG  |  CATALOG  |  HELP  |  1-877-961-6878 Discover New Releases & Best Sellers © BookBaby 7905 N. Crescent Blvd., Pennsauken, NJ 08110 info@bookbaby.com   |   Become an affiliate

                                                               

Book Printing   |   eBooks   |   Editing   |   Book Design   |   Sell Your Book   |   Pricing Editing is what every book needs. But what type does your book need? Don’t make the mistake of publishing an unedited book just because you aren’t sure. Read this article that breaks down the differences between each editing service. Once you know what type of editing is perfect for your book, we can help you perfect your manuscript. Still not sure? Give us a call at 1-877-961-6878. We’d be happy to help. “The editor who did a line edit for my book was excellent, pointing out the errors but also giving helpful comments and positive feedback too. I have used BookBaby editing a few times now and will continue to do so.” – Emma Line editing $10/page Copy editing $7/page Proofreading $3/page Learn more SPECIAL OFFERS  |  FREE GUIDES  |  BLOG  |  CATALOG  |  HELP  |  1-877-961-6878 Discover New Releases & Best Sellers © BookBaby 7905 N. Crescent Blvd., Pennsauken, NJ 08110 info@bookbaby.com   |   Become an affiliate

                                                               

Book Printing   |   eBooks   |   Editing   |   Book Design   |   Sell Your Book   |   Pricing Happy February, I've been sharing a lot of BookBaby fan letters with you recently. Here's one more. Hello everyone at BookBaby! I just received my copies of my book, Terror On Top Of Ole Smokey, and I am delighted with all your work. The book cover is just right, and I think the book will be a hit! Thanks to each and every one at BookBaby who held my hand and produced a great book! Thank You! —Lee H. I'm happy to report we get a lot of these kinds of messages every week. But this one…well it's a little special. Because after a long career in general contracting, electrical and landscape contracting, real estate sales and property management, Lee decided to write and publish her first book through BookBaby…at age 91! Lee isn't ready to stop with just one book. In fact, she’s hard at work on a new novel, Rider Up, Handicappers Down, and she's not alone. In his post, "It's Never Too Late To Start Writing," BookBaby Blog contributor Michael Gallant showcases five notable literary late bloomers. All the best, Steven Spatz President, BookBaby SPECIAL OFFERS  |  FREE GUIDES  |  BLOG  |  CATALOG  |  HELP  |  1-877-961-6878 Discover New Releases & Best Sellers © BookBaby 7905 N. Crescent Blvd., Pennsauken, NJ 08110 info@bookbaby.com   |   Become an affiliate

                                                               

Book Printing   |   eBooks   |   Editing   |   Book Design   |   Sell Your Book   |   Pricing Good morning, The world has watched in horror as bush fires continue to rage in Australia. I've traveled down under several times, and my sister-in-law's entire family is from Brisbane, Queensland, so I have some emotional connections to this tragedy. The massive scope of this disaster—over 75,000 square miles charred, over 9,000 homes and buildings destroyed, and over a billion animals killed—is simply unimaginable. I'm doing my small part to help by donating to the Disaster Relief of the Australian Red Cross and encourage you to do the same. A little closer to home, BookBaby author Douglas Keister lived through a similar cataclysmic event. The Chico, CA photojournalist lives near the site of the infamous Camp Fire, the deadliest and most destructive fire in California wildfire history. The entire community of Paradise, CA was burned to the ground, with 86 people lost and over 14,000 homes and structures consumed by the blaze. For ten months, Keister traveled to the fire zone to document the aftermath, devastation, and slow recovery of the rural California community. Keister posted the images on his Facebook page and was encouraged by his social media following to create a book chronicling the tragedy. The story of how Keister published People, Places, and Pieces of Paradise—The Inferno, Aftermath and Recovery from the Most Destructive Wildfire in California History, is the topic of my latest BookBaby blog post. Here's how he summed up the effort: "I have been fortunate to have found an appreciative and enthusiastic audience for People, Places, and Pieces of Paradise and, thanks to BookBaby, was able to get the book to them in a timely manner at an affordable price." All the best, Steven Spatz President, BookBaby SPECIAL OFFERS  |  FREE GUIDES  |  BLOG  |  CATALOG  |  HELP  |  1-877-961-6878 Discover New Releases & Best Sellers © BookBaby 7905 N. Crescent Blvd., Pennsauken, NJ 08110 info@bookbaby.com   |   Become an affiliate

                                                               

  

Book Printing   |   eBooks   |   Editing   |   Book Design   |   Sell Your Book   |   Pricing Get free shipping with your premium book printing. Choose the trim size that’s best for your story and use code FREESHIPBB at checkout. US Trade Black & White 100 for $470 Square Black & White 100 for $629 US Letter Black & White 100 for $749 US Trade Full-color 100 for $830 Square Full-color 100 for $879 US Letter Full-color 100 for $999 See all styles SPECIAL OFFERS  |  FREE GUIDES  |  BLOG  |  CATALOG  |  HELP  |  1-877-961-6878 Discover New Releases & Best Sellers © BookBaby 7905 N. Crescent Blvd., Pennsauken, NJ 08110 info@bookbaby.com   |   Become an affiliate

                                                               

Book Printing   |   eBooks   |   Editing   |   Book Design   |   Sell Your Book   |   Pricing Our Facebook and Instagram Ads for Authors program targets your potential readers and directs them to purchase your book. Even if you haven’t published with BookBaby, you can still promote your back catalog and market previously published titles. Why do Facebook and Instagram ads work for many authors? Over a billion people are active on Facebook and Instagram every day, sharing information about their favorite movies, books, and much more. We use this data to pinpoint audiences most likely to purchase your books. It’s an author’s dream come true! All you need is your book cover and an ad budget. We’ll take care of the rest: Develop a customized campaign targeting your book’s demographic. Deliver a free proof to approve before your campaign launches. Send readers to your Amazon, BookShop, or personal sales page. Share weekly reports tracking campaign performance, including how many readers saw your ad and reached your sales page. BookBaby was the way to go! “I ran the Facebook ad for six weeks, and reached an audience who never would have seen my book otherwise! One of the best BookBaby features is the BookShop page. I have been using social media to direct potential buyers to this page, and it is much more profitable than using other online catalogs. Working with BookBaby has been an excellent experience all the way around!” —Gary W. Reach more readers SPECIAL OFFERS  |  FREE GUIDES  |  BLOG  |  CATALOG  |  HELP  |  1-877-961-6878 Discover New Releases & Best Sellers © BookBaby 7905 N. Crescent Blvd., Pennsauken, NJ 08110 info@bookbaby.com   |   Become an affiliate