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Book Printing   |   eBooks   |   Editing   |   Book Design   |   Sell Your Book   |   Pricing Good morning, Maybe it’s a sign of old(er) age, but I’m turning into one of those people who go all out to minimize risk. My insurance guy’s eyes must light up when he sees my number pop up on his cell phone. What can I say? I like to be covered, so I have this checklist for myself: Homeowners insurance… check. Car insurance… check. Health insurance… check. Pet insurance… check. And one more from a few years back: Book insurance… check. What? You’ve never heard of book insurance? That’s because it usually goes by another name: Editing. When I finished my first manuscript a few years ago, I knew that the book needed the services of a great editor. She did a terrific job of streamlining my words and adding clarity to many of my thoughts, and I was in her Good Hands* as she protected me from embarrassing typos and errors. Publishing a book without editing is just too risky for self-published authors trying to compete in the marketplace. I’ll go one better than the old, “Fifteen minutes could save you 15 percent”* insurance offer. Here’s a coupon code for 20 percent off your next BookBaby editing order—type BBEDIT20 in the coupon field when you check out. Our friend Frank Moriarty certainly knows the value of editing. He’s written 16 books, including his latest, Modern Listener Guide: Jimi Hendrix, that he self-published through BookBaby. In “The Importance of Editing for the Self-Published Author,” Frank speaks about the importance of editing for every book, especially for self-published authors. All the best, Steven Spatz President, BookBaby * Gratuitous insurance slogan references 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 “It’s easy to miss a step if you’re preparing your book for the digital world by yourself. But you don’t have to worry about making any mistakes. You have a team of specialists ready to convert, check, and publish your eBook. We’ll help you transform your static manuscript into a dynamic eBook. We’ll even send you a free proof to make sure our work meets your professional standards.” – Angelino Vasquez, Content Conversion Specialist eBook conversion $99 eBook design $249 eBook formatting $299 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 Writers’ Stories From Quarantine I asked the writers in our community how the COVID-19 pandemic was affecting them. The responses range from inspiring to sobering. Here’s a sample of what you said. Read more. Building Worlds That Captivate Readers World-building stories can transport readers and ignite imaginations—but crafting them is easier said than done. How do you create fresh new worlds that work for both you and your readers? Read more. Your Eight-part Story Check A fully developed manuscript will be rich from beginning to end, from the big to the small. How does yours hold up to this eight-part check? 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 Happy Independence Day, It’s my favorite American holiday, with the pageantry of small-town parades, firework displays, family BBQs, and more. (Although COVID-19 is the proverbial bees attacking this year’s picnic.) I know the calendar doesn’t agree with me, but I also celebrate July 4 in another way: Welcome to the real start of summer! For self-published authors, today marks another important starting point: It’s go-time to finish that manuscript. Experienced authors planning to publish and sell books during that other holiday season in December know what to do. They’re putting down the fishing poles, softball mitts, and golf clubs and getting back to the keyboard. That’s what you should be doing too. Each year, we publish a timeline to help self-published authors manage the calendar and get their books on the shelves in time to rake in holiday sales. It starts earlier than you think, and this year’s post, “Your Publishing Timeline For Holiday Book Sales,” is a great step-by-step guide to a successful holiday launch. Happy Holidays! Steven Spatz President, BookBaby P.S. If the temptation of hot summer days snoozing in the hammock is just too strong after the long, torturous quarantine, don’t worry. There’s never really a bad time to publish your book. 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 How to Sabotage Your Self-Published Book (In Five Easy Steps) Too many self-published authors make common blunders that guarantee their books will receive negative reviews and no buzz. Here are five mistakes that will doom any self-published book. Read more. My Self-Publishing Experience: Placing an Order Author Scott McCormick is embarking on self-publishing a book. In this series, he’ll chronicle the process, from initial call to the execution of the marketing plan, to give you insight into the self-publishing process. Read more. Why Chapter Breaks Are a Really Big Deal Take a fresh look at your draft by studying the space between chapters. If your chapter breaks create an unpleasant surprise, you’ve got them in the wrong places. 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 This email promotion was mailed to subscriber kl.naylor@btinternet.com. We communicate by email when it comes to your orders, but if you’d rather not get letters, specials, or other promotional emails (like this one) just click here to UNSUBSCRIBE.