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Ep320: How to Avoid Looking Like An Amateur!

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After approximately 27 seconds of giggling, Vicky and Joe tell you all about their holiday to Barcelona, Harriet’s beautiful wedding, and then finally launch into a quick “how to” to help you make your book look just as professional and wonderful as one that’s come out of Penguin or another big publishing house. Check it out for the 5 most common layout mistakes and how to avoid them—and a few tips about covers and paper.

Key Takeaways:

[5:45] Vicky has no problem abandoning books she doesn’t enjoy.

[9:15] Vicky and Joe just got back from Barcelona!

[13:15] Just because you’re independent, doesn’t mean your book needs to look like it too.

[13:50] A book, on the shelf, should look like it came from a traditional publishing house!

[14:25] The layout of the book.

[17:55] Huge layout mistake!!! Odd and even pages.

[21:25] Page numbers help readers navigate, but they don’t need to be on every page.

[22:45] Let’s talk about book covers.

[25:20] Book paper? Use the best paper stock you can afford.

[27:35] Fonts! What fonts should you use?

[29:45] Vicky has a checklist for clients to help them through this process.

[31:45] Pay attention to the details!

Mentioned in This Episode:

Website

Creative Book Coaching

Join Vicky’s Power Hour

Free Writing Prompt Calendar

Start Your Book Templates

Book Breakthrough Jam

Book checklist

Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, and Overcast

Email Vicky about 1:1 coaching at: [email protected]

The Secret of Chimneys by Agatha Christie

Hyperboleandahalf.blogspot.com

  continue reading

345 episodes

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Manage episode 341874951 series 1084559
Content provided by Vicky Fraser. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Vicky Fraser or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

After approximately 27 seconds of giggling, Vicky and Joe tell you all about their holiday to Barcelona, Harriet’s beautiful wedding, and then finally launch into a quick “how to” to help you make your book look just as professional and wonderful as one that’s come out of Penguin or another big publishing house. Check it out for the 5 most common layout mistakes and how to avoid them—and a few tips about covers and paper.

Key Takeaways:

[5:45] Vicky has no problem abandoning books she doesn’t enjoy.

[9:15] Vicky and Joe just got back from Barcelona!

[13:15] Just because you’re independent, doesn’t mean your book needs to look like it too.

[13:50] A book, on the shelf, should look like it came from a traditional publishing house!

[14:25] The layout of the book.

[17:55] Huge layout mistake!!! Odd and even pages.

[21:25] Page numbers help readers navigate, but they don’t need to be on every page.

[22:45] Let’s talk about book covers.

[25:20] Book paper? Use the best paper stock you can afford.

[27:35] Fonts! What fonts should you use?

[29:45] Vicky has a checklist for clients to help them through this process.

[31:45] Pay attention to the details!

Mentioned in This Episode:

Website

Creative Book Coaching

Join Vicky’s Power Hour

Free Writing Prompt Calendar

Start Your Book Templates

Book Breakthrough Jam

Book checklist

Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, and Overcast

Email Vicky about 1:1 coaching at: [email protected]

The Secret of Chimneys by Agatha Christie

Hyperboleandahalf.blogspot.com

  continue reading

345 episodes

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