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Book Editing Services Blog

Explore articles designed for authors and self-publishers, covering book editing, proofreading, self-publishing, book promotion and marketing, alongside practical creative writing resources to help you improve your writing, refine your manuscript and navigate the publishing process with confidence.

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Top Book Marketing Companies UK (With International Promotion Services)

Find top UK book marketing companies and international promotion services for fiction and non-fiction. Compare PR agencies, promotion platforms and tools.

Book Marketing

7 min read

How to Promote Your Book Online for Free – 10 Top Tips

Discover how to promote your book online for free with 10 Top tips. Learn strategies to effectively promote your book online for free and boost visibility.

Book Marketing

7 min read

How to Promote Your Book on Amazon: Maximise Sales with KDP

Learn how to promote your book on Amazon KDP using ads, keywords and free tools to increase visibility, boost sales and reach more readers.

Book Marketing

5 min read

Text: How to Self-Publish a Book on Amazon KDP

How to Self-Publish a Book on Amazon KDP (Guide for Ebooks, Paperbacks and Hardcovers)

Learn how to self-publish a book on Amazon KDP, including ebooks, paperbacks and hardcovers, with this clear step-by-step guide for authors.

Self-Publishing

8 min read

Text: Glossary of Book Publishing Terms and Terminology for Authors and Self-Publishers

Glossary of Book Publishing Terms and Terminology for Authors & Self-Publishers

Glossary of book publishing terms and terminology for authors and self-publishers, with clear definitions to help you understand the publishing process.

Author Resources and Toolkits

13 min read

How to Get a Literary Agent: 5 Top Tips for Authors

Learn how to get a literary agent with 5 expert tips, including finding agents, writing a query letter and preparing your manuscript for submission.

Author Resources and Toolkits

5 min read

Do I Need an Editor for My Book?

Do you really need an editor for your book? Take this quick, humorous test and find out why editing is essential for better writing and stronger results.

Book Editing and Proofreading

3 min read

How to Get an ISBN for Your Book

Learn how to get an ISBN for your book, when you need one and how to apply in the UK or US, including using free ISBNs when self-publishing on Amazon.

Author Resources and Toolkits

5 min read

Average Word Count in a Book

Discover the average word count for a book, including page estimates and word count guidelines by genre to help plan and structure your manuscript.

Writing Tips for Authors

4 min read

How to Write a Book Blurb (With Template and Examples)

Learn how to write a back cover book blurb with a template and real examples to help you hook readers, boost sales and create an effective book description.

Book Marketing

10 min read

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