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    Book Title Capitalization Rules

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    When it comes to capitalizing book titles, there are a few standard rules that you should follow. In short, for a book title you will always capitalize the first and last words. You’ll also capitalize verbs, pronouns, nouns, adjectives, and adverbs. You won’t capitalize articles, coordinating conjunctions, or prepositions. Let’s break down each of these rules and take a closer look at some examples. Capitalize First and Last Words As mentioned, you’ll always capitalize the first and last words of your book title no matter what those words are. For example, “The Catcher in the Rye” and “Pride and Prejudice”…

  • There are plenty of reasons to re-release a book with a new book cover. Wondering if it’s your book's time? Here are 5 reasons why you may want to update ...

    5 Times to Update Your Book Cover

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    From time to time, you may notice one of your favorite authors rereleases a book with a new book cover. Often when an author’s book is adapted into a movie the book cover will change to match the movie poster. But there are plenty of reasons to rerelease a book with a new cover. If you’ve published a book and are wondering if it’s time to give it a design refresh, here are 5 reasons why you may want to update your published book’s cover. 1. If your cover looks outdated. If your book’s cover is starting to show its…

  • Writing Back Cover Copy for Your Nonfiction Book

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    Writing back cover copy for nonfiction books is significantly different than writing back cover copy for fiction. Nonfiction readers care more about who is providing the information. These readers want to know they are receiving help or education from an expert on a particular topic. Nonfiction back cover copy must spell out the benefits for readers as well as the author’s expertise in order for the book to be taken seriously. Do you still feel like writing your back cover copy is as difficult as drafting your resume? Here are four tips to maximize your nonfiction back cover copy: No…

  • How to Write Back Cover Copy for Your Novel

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    Your front cover design is what sparks a reader’s attention. The back cover summary of your novel will help book buyers decide if they want to purchase and read your book. To capture book shoppers’ attention, you’ll need a good hook. The challenge, however, is doing that with such limited space. How to do it What’s Next for Your Novel Test your finished back cover copy with potential readers and ask for their honest feedback. Do they want to read the whole book now? Was there enough mystery to draw readers into the book? You’ll know if your book summary…