Author Archives: Ann O'Brien

coloring book design

Coloring Book Design: Great Tips for a Successful Coloring Book

If you’re an artist or a writer who wants to exercise your artistic, creative side, coloring book design is an excellent way to express yourself. It can also be profitable. Coloring books have become popular as people discover their soothing, … Continue reading »

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professional editor

Professional Editor: Why You Need One for a Great Book

Do you need a professional editor? After months or years of work, your book is finally finished. Now, it’s time to design the covers and get your book into print. Well, not so fast. You still need to edit a … Continue reading »

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page layouts

Page Layouts and Typesetting: How to Captivate Your Readers

How do page layouts and typesetting impact your readers? How a book looks and feels in your hands is part of why readers love a printed book. Though rising in popularity in recent years, eBooks don’t captivate readers like a … Continue reading »

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author attention

Author Attention: 8 Great Tips to Get Noticed

Looking for author attention for your book? Books published through traditional channels usually benefit from pre-writing research, manuscript refining, and promotional efforts of a publisher who brings attention to an author and their work. Self published authors, by contrast, are … Continue reading »

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printing company benefits

Printing Company Benefits: 7 Factors to Make Your Printing Shine

What printing company benefits can you expect from your printer? When you want your documents and marketing materials to look their best, you can’t beat the results you get from a professional printer. Whether you’re a writer who wants your … Continue reading »

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sequel writing

Sequel Writing: How to Write a Great Sequel Readers Will Love

Thinking about sequel writing? When you write a story, you may not always plan for it to be more than a standalone book. Some authors create a book knowing that it is just the first installment of a series, while … Continue reading »

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writer ROI

Writer ROI: How to Maximize Your Return on Investment

What is writer ROI? You often hear business people talking about return on investment (ROI). That means how much money you can make after investing in a startup, franchise, or business opportunity. The term ROI is also common in real … Continue reading »

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business book writing

Business Book Writing: 5 Steps to a Great Book

Are you considering business book writing? An underrated category of books writers often overlook is the trade, technical, or business book writing genre. The market for books focused on content appealing to the business world offers writers with niche knowledge … Continue reading »

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selling books

Selling Books: 5 Tips to Great Sales

Interested in selling books everywhere? Combine marketing tips with a media campaign to create a full launch that will get you noticed everywhere. It won’t happen overnight, but with a targeted, multi-pronged approach, you can achieve your goal of selling … Continue reading »

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paperback book

Paperback Book Printing: 7 Reasons It’s a Great Option

Considering paperback book printing? As an independent writer, you want to make an impact in the publishing world, launch a successful marketing campaign, and save some money. After all, you’re probably a solo operation where you’re responsible for all the … Continue reading »

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