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Derek Murphy

Derek Murphy

I'm a location independent book designer (and book marketing genius) working on my PhD in Literature and shopping for a castle to use as a writer's paradise. I write non-fiction and YA.

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The Art and Craft of Book Typesetting: Software, Tools, and Techniques

Every printed book you've ever held, every ebook you've ever read—they all started as a raw manuscript and transformed into the polished, easily navigable product you see today. This transformation
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The Surprising Truth Behind Bestselling Book Covers

Ever wondered what makes a bestselling book cover so irresistible? It's not all about aesthetic appeal. The surprising truth lies in strategic design choices that speak directly to readers. Understanding the
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Master the Marketplace: Essential Strategies for Promoting Your Book

Writing a book is only half the battle. In today's crowded marketplace, mastering the art of book promotion is essential for success. Let's dive into the strategies that can help
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book formatting mistakes to avoid
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Epic Failures: What NOT to Do When Writing Your First Novel

Writing your first novel is a journey of epic proportions, filled with highs, lows, and the occasional detour. Along the way, it's easy to make mistakes. Here are some epic
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Calibre: An Exhaustive Review for Self-Publishing Authors

Calibre is a versatile, open-source e-book management tool that has gained a considerable reputation in the self-publishing sphere. But what exactly does it offer, and how do you harness its
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Author Beware! 10 book formatting mistakes and red flags to watch out for

I was checking out a book cover designer's portfolio, he has some great stuff and amazing prices. Obviously not the best, but learning, and pretty good, and cheap. But he's
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How to make a book cover (design your own with these free templates!)

There are lots of reasons NOT to make your own book cover: If you don't know graphic design, your first attempt won't be pretty If you don't know cover design,
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children's book publishing templates
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How to format and publish a children’s book

Creating and publishing a children's book is a delightful journey filled with imagination, creativity, and of course, a bit of hard work. Let's navigate through this process step-by-step to understand
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Book editing software and services + common writing mistakes

  There's an advertisement I saw recently about an editing and proofreading software - a young girl gets a new job as a social media manager and is nervous. But she uses
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book marketing strategies for indie authors
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Book marketing strategies for self publishing authors

95% of book marketing happens BEFORE you publish: if you have a well designed book with a killer blurb and hook, it should convert the right readers - then you
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