Author Archives: Ann O'Brien

children's book covers

Children’s Book Covers: 8 Concepts for Great Covers

Children’s books are so appealing because they provide the spark for a child’s imagination. Bold children’s book covers, memorable characters, and magical illustrations are all woven together into stories that are everything from outlandish to thoughtful. But the story doesn’t … Continue reading »

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Yearbook Creation: 7 Steps to Creating an Outstanding Yearbook

Yearbook creation can seem like a daunting task, but schools, camps, and organizations are some groups that enjoy offering yearbooks for their members. This type of memory book is often put together every year to commemorate the membership as well … Continue reading »

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Book Title: How to Create a Perfect Book Title

What’s the most important part of a book when it comes to attracting a reader’s attention? If you said, “the cover,” you’d be right, but a close second is the book title. Some authors spend days racking their brains to … Continue reading »

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book signings

Book Signings: 7 Tips for Successful Book Signings and Readings

Book signings and book readings can create publicity for your book, connect with readers, and give you much-needed practice in book promotion. They’re a wonderful way to celebrate your achievement and meet your fans. While book signings and book readings … Continue reading »

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book formatting

Book Formatting: 7 Great Tips for Self-Published Authors

Looking for some book formatting tips? Once you’ve authored a book you want to publish yourself, the next step is getting it ready to print. You have two choices when publishing your book, and each requires a different approach to … Continue reading »

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custom songbook

Custom Songbook: 7 Steps to Create a Great Songbook

If you’re a lyricist, you may have written a lot of songs, but they’re scattered all over the place. Putting them together in a custom songbook will help you realize how much work you’ve done and create a portfolio you … Continue reading »

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funeral program printing

Funeral Program Printing: 5 Great Tips

When a loved one passes, a meaningful way to honor their memory is with a funeral program printing project. Often used as a keepsake at a memorial service, funeral programs give family members a place to reflect on their loved … Continue reading »

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classroom workbooks

Classroom Workbooks: How to Create a Truly Effective One

Teaching is easier and more enjoyable—for you and your students—when you accompany your lesson plan with classroom workbooks. Workbooks personalize the learning experience for each student, increase retention, and help you assess their progress. You may have decided to create … Continue reading »

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bad book cover

Bad Book Cover: 9 Ways to Ruin Your Marketing

A smart book marketing campaign is only as good as the book itself. If you have a bad book cover, a talented publicist or a creative advertising push can only do so much. For some self-publishing authors, book cover design … Continue reading »

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book promotion

Book Promotion: 6 Tips for Outstanding Results

Are you stuck for book promotion ideas? As you know, publishing your book is half the battle. The second part is getting word about your book out there to willing and eager buyers. As a self-published writer, you’re in charge … Continue reading »

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