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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
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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...
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Inconsistent Print-on-Demand Book Printing and What to Do About It
POD book printing makes self-publishing affordable, but quality is inconsistent: examples of 7 common issues, what to expect, and how to minimize problems.
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The ISBN and Self-Publishing: Learn the Essentials in 5 Minutes
This guide will help you understand why you need an ISBN, the pros and cons of a free ISBN, and ISBN requirements for major self-publishing...
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Self-Publish Quickly on Amazon—Includes 20-Step Checklist
Costs and timelines for Amazon and IngramSparkA 20-item check list for faster book productionIncludes cross-reference links to additional help
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The Myth of the eISBN: When eBooks Need an ISBN
There is no such thing as an eISBNDifferent products require unique identificationBest practices for eBook publishers
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How Much Does It Cost to Publish a Print-on-Demand Book Using Amazon KDP?
Links to free templatesKey decisions, including ISBN adviceOther possible costs
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Which Recording Software Is Best for Audiobook and Podcast Production?
For recording and editing an audiobook or podcast, you need a digital audio workstation—a DAW. With a plethora of DAWs on the market, which one...
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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
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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...
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