ISBN or International Standard Book Number
Learn what an ISBN (International Standard Book Number) is and what they’re used for. Want one or more for your book? Find out how to buy an ISBN here.
Learn what an ISBN (International Standard Book Number) is and what they’re used for. Want one or more for your book? Find out how to buy an ISBN here.
A step-by-step guide to the editing process and everything you need to know about self-editing, beta readers, developmental editors, copy editors, proofreaders.
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Learn the standard book (trim) sizes for print-on-demand (POD) books, and how binding, paper type, and interior color options affect trim size options.
Learn your book printing options (digital and offset) and which factors—interior color treatment, author platform, special features—will influence your choice.
Learn how to price an ebook by understanding what affects ebook prices like author royalties, book length, and genre so you can stay competitive and profitable.
Learn how to set the right retail price of your book so you can sell your book at a competitive price compared to other books in your genre.
Learn the Mill City Press manuscript format guidelines so you can guide your designer with formatting tags to ensure your book’s layout is how you want it.
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