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ISBNs and Barcodes for Self-Publishers: What Yo...

ISBNs and barcodes for self-publishers explained: one ISBN per format, free KDP ISBN vs owning your own from Bowker, and when the printer generates your barcode.

ISBNs and Barcodes for Self-Publishers: What Yo...

ISBNs and barcodes for self-publishers explained: one ISBN per format, free KDP ISBN vs owning your own from Bowker, and when the printer generates your barcode.

Book Page Numbers in Word: Sections, Roman Nume...

How to set book page numbers in Microsoft Word: use section breaks, roman numerals for front matter, and restart numbering so Chapter 1 begins at page 1.

Book Page Numbers in Word: Sections, Roman Nume...

How to set book page numbers in Microsoft Word: use section breaks, roman numerals for front matter, and restart numbering so Chapter 1 begins at page 1.

The Copyright Page for a Self-Published Book: W...

What goes on a self-published book's copyright page: the copyright line, all rights reserved, disclaimers by genre, edition line, credits, and where the ISBN goes.

The Copyright Page for a Self-Published Book: W...

What goes on a self-published book's copyright page: the copyright line, all rights reserved, disclaimers by genre, edition line, credits, and where the ISBN goes.

Choosing a Trim Size: How Big Should Your Book Be?

How to choose a book trim size: the common sizes, genre conventions, and how page count and printing cost factor in, plus why 6x9 rules nonfiction and smaller suits fiction.

Choosing a Trim Size: How Big Should Your Book Be?

How to choose a book trim size: the common sizes, genre conventions, and how page count and printing cost factor in, plus why 6x9 rules nonfiction and smaller suits fiction.

How to Format a Book in Microsoft Word (Without...

Learn how to format a book in Microsoft Word the professional way: paragraph styles instead of direct formatting, section breaks, and what a book template gives you.

How to Format a Book in Microsoft Word (Without...

Learn how to format a book in Microsoft Word the professional way: paragraph styles instead of direct formatting, section breaks, and what a book template gives you.

The Parts of a Book: Front Matter Order Every P...

The front matter order every publisher expects: half title, title page, copyright, dedication, table of contents, and more, plus what is required versus optional.

The Parts of a Book: Front Matter Order Every P...

The front matter order every publisher expects: half title, title page, copyright, dedication, table of contents, and more, plus what is required versus optional.