• songwriter playing keys on a piano and writing down notes on paper; Permissions for My Book

    Getting the Right Permissions for My Book

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    . Ever have those relatable lyrics of a song, that one incredible picture, or those motivational Bible verses that have inspired you so much that you wish to include in your book to inspire others? Of course you have, but before you publish your book, keep in mind a very important fact. Make sure you have the correct permissions to use any and all of the aforementioned. It can seem daunting at first to acquire permissions. Issues with permissions may not even happen once you are published, but our Xulon Press team believe it’s better to be safe than sorry…

  • woman sitting in front of laptop with headphones on, looking stressed; Footnotes vs. Endnotes

    Footnotes vs. Endnotes…Wait, They Aren’t the Same?

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    No, footnotes and endnotes are not the same, but both can be helpful in adding organization, structure, and even more personality to any written work, regardless of the genre. Our editorial team here at Xulon Press see footnotes and endnotes in many author’s works for several different reasons. Understanding which to use in your manuscript can help you enhance your piece and show readers that you know what you are doing. Here are some distinctive components of each that will help in choosing the right fit. Footnotes Traditionally, footnotes are utilized for academic material, like textbooks, or functional material, like…

  • book cover of Anani and the Brave Hurricane Adventure (Anani y la valiente aventura del huracán), Doris Vega Baez

    Interview with Doris Vega Baez

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    Doris Vega Baez’s children’s book Anani and the Brave Hurricane Adventure (Anani y la valiente aventura del huracán) recently became a No. 1 New Release in Children’s Ancient Civilization Fiction on Amazon, as well as No. 1 New Release in Children’s Hispanic and Latino Stories. Plus, she’s also the Author Support Team Lead for Xulon Press. Doris spends her work days helping writers reach their goals of becoming published authors, and now that she’s a published author herself, I knew she’d have some amazing insights to share. To read our full interview with Doris Vega Baez, visit XulonPress.Substack.com. Q. Can…

  • finger on laptop keyboard with photo on the screen; how to check

    How to Check DPI

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    Have you ever heard of DPI? If you haven’t, DPI stands for “dots per inch” and refers to the resolution of an image. Regarding book printing, DPI is used for printer resolution and will indicate the clarity and detail of an image when printed on paper. So, 300 DPI means that every inch of an image contains 300 dots of ink. Plus, the higher the DPI, the better the quality of the image because there will be more ink droplets tightly grouped. Understanding what it is and how to check DPI is important if you want to print images inside…