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Can Ebook Editing Prepare Books for Publishing

Can Ebook Editing Prepare Books for Publishing

There’s a moment most writers don’t talk about. The book is written. Not perfect, but finished. The draft exists. You’ve read it too many times to be objective anymore, yet you can’t quite let it go. You know it needs editing, but you’re not sure what kind. Somewhere along the way, the phrase ebook editing enters the picture, and with it, a hopeful question: if I get this edited properly, will it finally be ready to publish? That question usually comes from exhaustion as much as excitement.

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How to Choose Fiction Book Writing Help

How to Choose Fiction Book Writing Help

Most fiction writers don’t start out looking for help. They start out convinced they shouldn’t need it. You sit alone with your story for weeks or months, sometimes years. You tell yourself that if you just push a little harder, read a few more craft books, fix a couple of chapters, it will finally click. And sometimes it does. But more often, something stalls. The plot loses energy. The characters stop surprising you. You reread the same pages and feel that quiet, sinking doubt you can’t quite explain.

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How Amazon Marketing Services for Authors Work

How Amazon Marketing Services for Authors Work

Amazon can feel like a lively bookstore with the lights off. Readers are everywhere, shopping carts are filling, and books are selling every minute, yet your title can sit inches away from the action and still be invisible. If you have ever watched your rank bounce around, wondered why a competitor’s book appears above yours, or questioned whether ads are worth it, you are not alone.

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Do The Big 5 Publishers Accept Unsolicited Manuscripts?

Do The Big 5 Publishers Accept Unsolicited Manuscripts?

If you’ve written a book and you’re thinking about traditional publishing, this question comes up fast: do the Big 5 publishers accept unsolicited manuscripts? Writers ask it because it sounds fair. You wrote the book, so you should be able to send it to a publisher. That’s how it works in a lot of industries. But traditional publishing, especially at the top level, does not work like that anymore.

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What Is The Average Cost Of A Ghost Writer?

What Is The Average Cost Of A Ghost Writer?

If you have ever searched for the “average” cost of a ghostwriter, you have probably noticed a frustrating pattern. One website says you can get a full book written for a few hundred dollars. Another suggests you should budget the price of a luxury car.

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Thinking About Publishing a Book in 2026? Here’s What You Need to Know

Thinking About Publishing a Book in 2026? Here’s What You Need to Know

Have you ever looked at a bookshelf and thought, "My story belongs there"? If you have a manuscript tucked away in a drawer or a big idea swimming in your head, now is the time to start planning.

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How Can I Publish a Book with No Money Upfront?

How Can I Publish a Book with No Money Upfront?

Many aspiring authors dream of seeing their name on the cover of a book. They imagine their story reaching readers worldwide, earning praise, and making a lasting impact.

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Bilingual Books for Kids with Video Storytime

Bilingual Books for Kids with Video Storytime

Reading is one of the most important activities for children. It helps them grow, learn new words, and explore new ideas. But in today’s world, many families speak more than one language at home.

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Understanding the Different Styles of Hardcover Books

Understanding the Different Styles of Hardcover Books

In 2025, hardcover books continue to represent the highest standard of print quality. They signal durability, prestige, and long-term value, making them a preferred format for collectors, libraries, and authors who want their work to stand out.

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Will I Make My Money Back From Self-Publishing?

Will I Make My Money Back From Self-Publishing?

For most new authors, choosing to publish a book is an emotional and professional milestone. It represents years of ideas, creativity, reflection, and personal effort.

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How to Use the Pre-Launch Period for a Successful Book Launch

How to Use the Pre-Launch Period for a Successful Book Launch

Most authors imagine that once their manuscript is edited and their cover artwork is finalized, the next step is to hit publish and wait for readers to arrive. At Fleck Publisher, we frequently speak with writers who reach this finish line only to realize something important.

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What Are The 7 Steps of The Book Publishing Process?

What Are The 7 Steps of The Book Publishing Process?

Finishing a manuscript is a big moment. But if you have ever tried to publish a book, you already know the writing is only one part of the job. Publishing is where most authors either gain momentum or lose it. Not because their ideas are weak, but because the book publishing process has a lot of moving parts, and a few small missteps can create expensive delays later.

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