The Colour Conundrum
Quite often, after you have received the printed copies of your book, you will notice that the colours in it (or on the cover) are quite different from those you
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Crowdfunding for Authors
While the concept has been around for quite some time, crowdfunding hasn’t been taken quite seriously as a means to fund self-published books. This article examines various crowd-funding options that
Read MoreSelf-publishing myths that hinder a good publishing experience
Many author, unaware of the potential of self-publishing, as also of its demands, harbour notions that may render the entire self-publishing experience an unpleasant one for them. This post is
Read MoreThe best route for entrepreneur authors
Many entrepreneurs have entertained the idea of writing a book, whether to share their expertise, to narrate their experiences of setting up a business, to establish the company’s brand, or
Read MoreDifference between a Preface and a Prologue
Often people fail to understand the difference between a preface and a prologue, most of the time interchanging the former with the latter. It is important to have all components
Read MoreThe Foreword, Preface and Introduction
There are many components that go into the making of a book, apart from the main storyline. The main body of the book is usually preceded by a few introductory
Read MorePunctuation Matters
“The human mind is never stationary; it advances or it retrogrades.” With the dawn of internet, growing use of slangs and SMS language, we have forgotten the fundamental aspect of
Read MoreWho’s In Your Village? – Authors and Acknowledgements
One of the last items on the book publishing to-do list is to create the Acknowledgement Page – the ‘Thank You’s to the team that assisted you in creating your
Read MoreUnderstanding the ISBN
An ISBN serves the same purpose for a book as your name does for you- assigning an identity. ISBN stands for International Standard Book Number. This 13 digit number makes
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