Designing an IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award-Winning Book
Three unique book-design challenges and how we solved them • Five things common to all our book design engagements • Includes illustrations
Creating Books
Best USB Microphones for Audiobook and Podcast Recording
Learn about the differences between condenser and dynamic mics • why USB mics are ideal for home audiobook recording • Reviews of 6 USB mics including Blue Snowball and Blue Yeti
How to Set Up a Home Recording Space to Record Audiobooks and Podcasts
How to choose a room in which to record • Rooms to avoid • Simple and free ways to improve sound • How to create a “dead” room
How Artificial Intelligence Can Help Authors Write a Better Novel
“Marlowe can’t teach someone how to write, but she can point out where even veteran authors miss the mark.”
Kindle eBook Royalties: 70% vs. 35% and 6 Essential Things You Need to Know
- How to qualify for the Amazon Kindle 70% royalty.
- Amazon resources regarding royalties and requirements.
IngramSpark Print-on-Demand – A 2020 Update; Now Offering a Free ISBN
- IngramSpark vs KDP Print
- What about print quality?
- Should you use their free ISBN?
- Resources and related articles
How Much Does It Cost to Produce a Print-on-Demand Book Using Amazon KDP Print?
- Links to free templates
- Key decisions, including ISBN advice
- Other possible costs
How to Create Short URL Links to an eBook on Amazon, Apple and Barnes & Noble
How to create clean, easy to read links to books in stores:
- Amazon
- Apple
- B&N
How Much Does It Cost to Produce a Print-on-Demand Book Using IngramSpark?
- Seven ways IngramSpark differs from Amazon
- Understanding “probable” costs
- Volume printing and 2021 pricing schedule
How to Use Amazon KDP Print for Advance Reading Copies-ARCs
ARC timeline considerations and summary • Preparing files before submitting to KDP • Using KDP (formerly CreateSpace) to print advance reader copies