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7 Unforgivable Mistakes Every Self-Published Author Should Avoid

Writing and self-publishing your own book is an exciting adventure, and it comes with its own set of challenges. I've been there, and I've seen others trip up along the

by Derek Murphy

Writing and publishing

A Comprehensive Guide to Book Editing: Finding Editors, Services, and FAQs

Introduction: Editing plays a crucial role in transforming your manuscript into a polished and professional book. Whether you're pursuing traditional publishing or self-publishing, working with an editor can elevate the

by Derek Murphy

How to Make a Book Cover

Midjourney AI art for book cover design?

Publishing is changing fast in 2023, due to a bunch of new AI writing and art tools. I've been using Midjourney for personal projects to make some fantastic art. It's taken

by Derek Murphy

How to Make a Book Cover

Premade Book Covers: Finding the Perfect Fit for Your Next Bestseller

Authors, listen up! Looking for a cover that's perfect for your book but doesn't cost a fortune? Want something unique and captivating without spending weeks going back and forth with

by Derek Murphy

How to Make a Book Cover

The Best AI Background Remover Tools to Streamline Your Book Design Process

Crafting captivating visual book covers often requires the skillful manipulation of images - and that often means removing or replacing backgrounds. Fortunately, we are living in an age where technology

by Derek Murphy

How to Make a Book Cover

HubSpot for Authors: Building Your Online Platform and Reaching More Readers

In the digital age, having a strong online presence is vital for authors. Whether you're self-published or traditionally published, the ability to reach readers and market your books online is

by Derek Murphy

How to Make a Book Cover

Book Cover Design: how to create a stunning bestseller with creative book design

This is a rough crash course on designing book covers. All of it's true, but it may not be particularly helpful since design is a visual medium. Make sure you

by Derek Murphy

How to Make a Book Cover

8 Ideas that Make Your Book Cover Eye-Catchy

When marketing a book, an eye-catching cover is an essential element. A book cover does more than only present a title and author to potential readers; it sets the tone

by Derek Murphy

book marketing

How to get a million views for your book

I promised to talk about how to get a million views, so I'll do that quick here - even though this email is already WAY longer than expected. In brief,

by Derek Murphy

book marketing

A 5-minute hack to double Amazon sales

NOTE: this won't automatically boost sales, which depend on visibility and conversion. This helps with the first part, but you need to test to make sure your conversion stays the same

by Derek Murphy

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