Author: Kristen
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How to Make a Book Step 7: Book Marketing
In this eight-part series, I’ll walk you through the creation of a book using the next release from Practical Fox as an example. As I do the steps to make Life Among the Paiutes, I’ll write about it! You can start with Step 1. Ah, book marketing. There are so many ways to do it, and so many…
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How to Make a Book Step 6: Do the Details
Your book is now a little like Pinocchio, who waited to become a real boy. You’ve got edited text, a nicely designed interior, and an eye-catching cover. Now it’s time for your project to become a real book. And that means doing all the little details that make it happen.
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How to Make a Book Step 5: Make a Cover
In this eight-part series, I’ll walk you through the creation of a book using the next release from Practical Fox as an example. As I do the steps to make Life Among the Paiutes, I’ll write about it! You can start with Step 1. Okay, you’ve got the text, edited it, and designed the interior. Now comes the…
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How to Make a Book Step 4: Book Design
In this eight-part series, I’ll walk you through the creation of a book using the next release from Practical Fox as an example. As I do the steps to make Life Among the Paiutes, I’ll write about it! You can start with Step 1. If you are traditionally published, all of the book design will…
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How to Make a Book Step 3: Book Editing
In this eight-part series, I’ll walk you through the creation of a book using the next release from Practical Fox as an example. As I do the steps to make Life Among the Paiutes, I’ll write about it! First, let’s deal with one of the most pressing questions on book Twitter: Do you need a…
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How to Make a Book Step 2: Set a Publication Date
In this eight-part series, I’ll walk you through the creation of a book using the next release from Practical Fox as an example. As I do the steps to make Life Among the Paiutes, I’ll write about it! Start with Step 1 here. You’ve written your text, or picked a public domain text, or bought…
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How to Make a Book Step 1: Get Yourself Some Text
In this eight-part series, I’ll walk you through the creation of a book using the next release from Practical Fox as an example. As I do the steps to make Life Among the Paiutes, I’ll write about it! The most basic thing every book needs is some text. Some words on some pages, whether they’re…
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Freelance Perks: Serious Time Off
Here is what it is like to be a mid-career freelance editor and writer. After building up subject expertise and reliable contacts and great clients, I get to take a month off. Like, a whole month. This month, to be exact. How I Planned It In the spring, Mr. KHG and I discussed taking time…
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Skull and Sidecar: Where Did Those Characters Come From?
If you’ve read my novel Skull and Sidecar, or even if you’ve only read its description, you might be wondering, What the hell kind of name is Gunn Flagely? And where did Nell Kelly come from? Well, wonder no more, friends! Gunn Flagely A couple of years ago, I was on the phone with my…
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I Hired Some Help
I am currently on my lunch hour in my office. I don’t usually eat lunch in my office, and I don’t usually work during lunch. But today I am eating a leftover vegan quesadilla at my desk because there are two super cool people cleaning my house right now and I do not want to…