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Standard Paperback vs Mass Market Paperback

While the term "paperback" is commonly used to refer to any printed book without a hardcover, there exists a nuanced difference between "mass market paperbacks" and "standard paperbacks." This blog ...
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Self-Publishing Terms Writers Need to Know

Just like every other field out there, the self-publishing world has its own unique jargon. If you’re a newbie author…

Discover what flat-fee publishing assistance is and how it can help you become a published author

What Is Flat-Fee Publishing Assistance?

Trying to navigate the self-publishing market can often feel like you’re drinking from a fire hose. There are so many…

Wondering what your book cover design should include? Find out here from the self-publishing specialists at Publish Pros

What to Include in Your Book Cover Design

We’re all told not to judge a book by its cover, yet, that’s exactly what we do. It’s simple human…

Wondering, "What kind of editing does my book need?" Publish Pros explains the different types of editing here.

What Kind of Editing Does My Book Need?

Book editing can be time-consuming and feel overwhelming, especially when you’ve just finished writing an entire manuscript. While editing your…

What is book formatting, and do you need it as an author? Find out here from Publish Pros.

What Is Book Formatting?

As a storyteller, your main focus is getting your thoughts and words onto the page. You let the words flow,…

Need help paying to get your book published? Learn how to crowdfund your book from the experts at Publish Pros.

How and Why to Crowdfund Your Book

More authors are discovering the power of crowdfunding to help get their great book ideas out into the world. From…

Learn how to get the word count for your book in Word and Google Docs

How to Get the Word Count for Your Book

As an independent author, you might think the word count of your self-published book shouldn’t matter much, since you control…

Learn what ISBN numbers are and why authors needs them from the self-publishing experts at Publish Pros

Understanding ISBNs for Authors

Confused about ISBNs, what they are, why you need them, and how they help you as an independent author? Let’s…

Get your book publishing questions answered here by the experts at Publish Pros.

What Happened to CreateSpace?

As we all know, the self-publishing industry – and the tools and resources we use to get ready to self-publish…

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