Once your book is typeset, proof-read, corrected and signed off, it is time to get it printed. In practical terms, it’s a good idea to shop around for some print quotes from the moment you see the first typeset draft of your book – that’s the first time you’ll know how many pages your finished [...]
However good a writer you think you are, your manuscript will need to be edited professionally. I’m not just talking about checking for spelling mistakes, and correcting the odd typo. In my mind, the most common mistake I see made by people who write and publish their own book is that they overlook the editorial [...]
What is an ISBN? ISBN stands for ‘International Standard Book Number’. It is really nothing more than a product code, albeit a very important one that is recognised throughout the retail trade, as well as by libraries and publishers worldwide. Publishers, booksellers and libraries use ISBNs for ordering, listing and stock control purposes. It enables [...]
