Indie-publishing news, education, and resources from 1106Design.com
Indie-publishing news, education, and resources from 1106Design.com
15 Questions Your Book Designer Should Ask (& Why Each One Matters)
If you’ve been around this blog for very long, you’ve undoubtedly seen us discuss all of the ins and outs of self-publishing many times. Perhaps you’ve even been hard at work completing your own manuscript, long awaiting the day when you’ll be ready for the next step.
And what is that next step for an author? Typically, it’s hiring a developmental editor, if needed, then a copyeditor. After that, the natural progression is to hire a professional book designer…
Read the full article here to learn more about why you should hire a professional book designer, how to do it, and what to expect when you do.
In case you missed it…
Top 4 Reasons Self-Published Books Could Be Labeled "Mediocre"
Click here to learn more about four common mistakes self-published authors can avoid to create a quality product.
Member Round-Up: What favorite software tools for writers can you not live without?
"Favorite writing tools these nonfiction authors can't live without."
How to Write Book Acknowledgments: Thanking Those Who Deserve It
"If a book’s dedication is the opportunity to blow someone a kiss, a book’s acknowledgment feels more like the sort of welcoming hug one might give someone they care about after a long journey. There’s a distinction between the two.”
Barnes and Noble Audiobooks officially launches
“Barnes and Noble has been testing audiobook integration for the past couple of months. They have shuttered the dedicated Nook Audiobooks app for Android and iOS, in addition to the old website.”
Sara Connell’s Writing Retreat
“Looking for #inspiration, #empowerment, and #advice for honing your craft? Join Sara Connell for a 3-day writing retreat in California or online! The retreat takes place May 3rd-5th.”
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Cover Design
The first impression you make on potential readers is through your cover. You only have a few seconds to convince a customer to pick up your book, and most of the time, you accomplish this by having a stunning cover that stands out from the crowd. Fortunately, 1106 Design is here to ensure your book isn’t lost among the others on the shelf.
We’ll have your initial cover concepts ready for you in 7-10 working days. With our Premium and Advantage Plus plans, you can have up to 3 front cover concepts to review, and we’ll refine your favorite of these concepts until you are completely satisfied with the finished product.
To learn more about our cover design plans and pricing, please visit our website or contact us here.
Book Trailers
Our video production team specializes in creating dynamic, engaging book trailers. Because videos gain more engagement than text or static images, book trailers are ideal to share on social media, and they can also be shared on your Amazon author page and on Goodreads.
We offer a range of plans to suit your audiobook needs. For instance, at $1,430, our Pro Plan provides:
60 Second Duration Video
Scriptwriting
Royalty-Free Music & Video
1 Revision
1920x1080 HD
Professional Voiceover
Social Media-Ready File
3-Week Turnaround
For more information about our services, please visit our website or contact us.
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