Winning a book award can be a valuable boost in promoting your book. Marketing expert Susan Stitt writes the second in our three-part series on finding your way through the dense forest of the more than 6,000 book contests held each year across the U.S. In this part of the …
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Book awards heighten the authority of a book. Readers are impressed that independent judges have concluded your book has special value. In this first of three columns about book awards, Editor David Crumm explains why awards matter in marketing new books. He also answers questions such as: How many book …
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One of the truly unique services Front Edge offers is customization of books for group orders. In this column, Marketing Director Susan Stitt explains why Front Edge is able to offer this unusual service. This option has proven to be a valuable service for groups nationwide. Churches, corporations, event planners …
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This past week, several of us from Front Edge attended the annual independent publishers conference hosted by the giant book wholesaler Ingram and its cutting-edge team at Lightning Source. Each year, the conference shares the latest news, research data and ideas for improving both Content and Production. In this column, …
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In this groundbreaking work, Emily Swan and Ken Wilson claim the authority of the church is shifting back to where it should be: in Jesus. …
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One of the most common questions authors ask is: How should I format my manuscript before sending it to you for publication? A simple question, right? But the answer depends on your choice of a publisher. …
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In preparing our authors’ manuscripts for publishing, we often discuss placing epigraphs at the beginning of each chapter. Epigraphs are a classic element in book design, dating back more than 300 years—and they’re also as contemporary as current best sellers. Editor David Crumm lists 10 reasons epigraphs can be a …
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Optimizing your Amazon Author Page is such a powerfully engaging opportunity to interact with readers that we want to highlight those authors who are doing a great job with this form of outreach. Looking at these examples, you may find some helpful tips for your own Amazon page. …
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Many American authors primarily focus on sales in the domestic market. However, it’s easier than ever to sell internationally. …
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This summer, Internet users around the world are seeing notices about new privacy protections at popular websites. A European Union law regulating the collection and use of our personal data went into effect and, because the Internet is global, everyone is involved in the effort. In this column, we provide …
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