5 tips for crafting a memorable book description
By BookBaby author Chris Robley Jacket copy will never capture everything you want readers to know about your book or your achievements as an author. Just accept the fact that a book description is...
View ArticleWhat is a Book?
By BookBaby author Micah Solomon What is a book? Why did the publisher hire me to write it and print all these copies? Why am I sprawled in the front hall manipulating packing tape to stick to the...
View ArticleA Bad Book Blurb Can Kill Your Book
By BookBaby author Paul Goat Allen Want to guarantee that no one but friends and family will buy your book? It’s easy: just write a crappy book blurb for your back cover. This post is brought to you by...
View ArticleThe Power Of A Strong Book Cover Blurb
By BookBaby author Paul Goat Allen From enticing teasers to critical affirmation, a book cover blurb can persuade readers to check out and buy your book and can serve to promote your title and your...
View ArticleWhat is an Advance Reader Copy?
By BookBaby author Scott McCormick Estimated reading time: 8 minutes Advance reader copies (ARCs) are copies of books sent out to book reviewers, book bloggers, publicists, and others in advance of...
View ArticleWhat is a Book Proof and What Should You Look For?
By BookBaby author Scott McCormick Estimated reading time: 5 minutes You’ve written your book, had a celebratory cup of coffee, rewritten your book, sent out the manuscript to your beta readers,...
View Article