Here are the latest BookBaby newsletters for my followers to peruse:
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Good
morning,
When do you take your holiday decorations down? Are you like my
energetic neighbor, who has his lights, garland, tree, and every
last ribbon dismantled and stored before the New Year’s hangovers
hit? Or are you a more leisurely type who is happy if it gets done
sometime before winter’s end? (If at all.) My advice: take your
time. You see, I’ve learned we still have one more “holiday” to
celebrate this season.
A 2019 online survey came up with January 19 as “Quitters Day,” the
day most people were likely to give up their New Year’s
resolutions. Most of the reasons for abandoning this attempt are
obvious—too ambitious, too many of them, and simply unrealistic.
But I have a theory of my own.
Resolutions that have the best chance of succeeding have two things
in common:
- They’re extremely
important—maybe even vital.
- They all have a
purpose behind them—they’re not just a whim or a wish.
These two factors can add
success-enhancing staying power to most any resolution. For
example, most people have “lose weight” on their list of
resolutions. That’s a wish that’s probably just this side of a
chocolate soufflé from being forgotten by Quitters Day.
What if you changed that resolution to “Lose 25 lbs. so I can fit
into my tuxedo for my daughter’s wedding in August?” Now that’s
something worth working on all year long.
A few of my own resolutions are BookBaby related, like taking
advantage of new technology to connect with authors. But another
will probably sound familiar to you: I’m going to put more energy
towards my next book. I’m not going to commit to finishing it by a
specific date. For me, it’s merely committing to making my writing
a priority.
I think this is something all authors should ask themselves right now.
Is writing a book in 2021 a priority? Ally Nathaniel, a
best-selling author and book coach, put that question
front-and-center in her BookBaby Blog post, “Is
Writing A Book A Real Priority For You?” As she writes: “Writing
a book will never amount to an emergency—that’s why you need to
make a conscious decision to put it on top of your list.”
It’s atop my list. I imagine it’s the same for millions of writers
around the world.
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All the best,
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Steven Spatz
President, BookBaby
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Is Your Book Finished?
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How great would it be to have a device to tell you
when your book is done? It’s the same for new writers and published
authors alike: sometimes it’s hard to gauge when your manuscript is
truly finished. Read
more.
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It’s
time to finish your book.
You’ve dedicated time, sweat, and a sizable chunk of brainpower to
completing your manuscript. Now’s the time to turn your hard work
into a published book. Transform yourself from a writer to an
author with the self-publishing team that can support you at every
stage of the process:
- Professional
editors to narrow your narrative.
- Expert designers
that give your book the look it deserves.
- An award-winning,
in-house print shop for premium quality book printing.
- Marketing
specialists who help you grab attention and earn book sales.
- Publishing
specialists who provide useful answers and dedicated ongoing
support.
Finishing your book starts with
this catalog.
Take a
look at all the ways we’ll help you become a published author.
We’ll deliver our free catalog straight to your mailbox, plus
you’ll get a digital download version today.
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Use
code TRYEDITING
at checkout.
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Finding the right professional
editor is easier said than done. Does she have experience working
in your book’s genre? Can he edit your book before your deadline?
How do you know you can trust your editor to make your book its
absolute best?
Put us to
the test—for free
We’ve pulled together a team of proven book editors that takes the
stress out of editing your book on your own. And now you can try
their editing services before committing your entire book at no
cost.
“I recently
ordered line editing on one chapter, as I wanted to critique your
services. The editor’s suggestions and comments made the chapter
read smoother, added fluidity and understanding. I will be sending
every chapter, even the back page blurb, in for line editing.
Fantastic! I am so glad I chose BookBaby.” — Lee
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12 Authors Who Died in 2020
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2020 took a
heavy toll in so many ways, but the voices of these writers, poets,
and authors will never be silent. We take a moment to pay tribute to
12 authors who died in 2020. May their voices continue to sing. Read
more.
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12 Authors Who Died in 2019
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It’s time, once again, to remember
and celebrate some of the authors who made major contributions to
literature, poetry, nonfiction, and beyond who passed in 2019. Read more.
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The Importance of Setting in Your Story
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Setting is the context in which a
story or scene occurs and includes the time, place, and social
environment. It is important to establish a setting in your story,
so your readers can visualize and experience it. Read more.
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Congratulations!
I’ve got some news that should keep your end-of-year party going a
little longer.
Thanks to you, and you, and that guy way over there… You’ve
completely re-engineered my 2021 writing plan for these emails, my
BookBaby Blog posts—and even my personal book-writing endeavors.
Here’s how you managed it: Remember way, way back last year—i.e.,
four weeks ago—when I asked you to share ideas about how I can best
help you on your self-publishing journey? Well, share you did, by
the hundreds. The responses came fast and furious—and bore striking
similarities.
As I read them, I started channeling a certain Arkansas politician
summing up a central theme for his presidential campaign. Around
the time I was studying the 115th email making the same ask, I said
to myself:
“It’s book marketing, stupid.” That’s what you want help with from
BookBaby and me in 2021, and that’s what you’re going to get.
(By the way, the notes are still coming in. I’m doing my best to
respond to each one. If I haven’t gotten to you, please know I
will. Thanks for your patience.)
My fabulous BookBaby teammates and I are already hard at work
developing a game plan to prioritize and explore every pertinent
book marketing and promotion topic we can think of. For now, I
invite you to browse the book marketing ideas and advice already posted
on the BookBaby blog.
We plan to launch a major, year-long effort to help self-published
authors find their readers, and while we get our book-marketing
content ready, I invite you to check out another great resource to
help you reach your 2021 publishing goal: our brand-new 2021
BookBaby catalog.
I’m old enough to remember that mail-order catalogs were sometimes
called “wish books,” and that’s what this is, presenting all of the
products and services BookBaby offers to help you become a
professionally published author.
It’s a great way to start the year—and your self-publishing
journey.
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Yours,
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Steven Spatz
President, BookBaby
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Hemingway
once wrote, “Courage
is grace under pressure.” Many people believe we only
show it in the face of fear or danger, but bravery isn’t reserved
for those who rush into burning buildings.
To sit in front of a keyboard and bleed your heart night after
night—that takes guts.
To become a voice for those that aren’t heard or can’t speak—that
takes nerve.
To dedicate chunks of your life just for the chance to make a
positive change—that takes pluck.
You’re courageous every day you inch closer to your dream. And
before the new year arrives, take a moment to reflect on how much
you’ve already accomplished, ready yourself for the victories that
lie ahead, and remember the support you have every step of the way:
See author Frank Moriarty share his BookBaby experience. Watch
the video.
Travel with author Scott McCormick as he walks through his
publishing journey. Read the
articles.
Navigate the entire publishing journey with the 5 Steps to
Self-Publishing Guide. Download
for free.
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7) The Three Key Phases of Book Editing
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The book editing process might seem daunting, but
it’s an important part of your publishing plan. By understanding
what happens at each phase in the editing process, you can make the
most of this time to create the best book possible. Read more.
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