Category Archives for "The Work"

What is the Difference Between Proofreading and Editing?

We got this question from one of our authors. It’s one many first-time authors need clarification on so we’re happy to let you know. Question: What’s included in proofreading and how does it differ from editing? Answer: A proofreader is be able to spot and correct all those errors you’ve seen too many times to […]

How Can I Properly Quote the Bible in My Book?

One of our authors was wanting to know how she could quote the Bible correctly in her book. This is the advice I was able to provide: Each publisher of a Bible version has a different set of rules for quoting their version. Most define what is granted before permission is required. Most will let […]

Does It Matter if My Book Has a Similar Title to Another Book?

Question: I am unsure if  the book title that I am using is available or if I need to change it. Is there a way to do a title search or is this something you do? Answer: Here’s what you need to know: In Canada book titles are not copyrightable. An author’s main concern should be […]

7 Reasons to Write a Book

If you’re thinking about writing a book we’d love to know why you’re doing it. Here are a few reasons people have given us already. 1. Free publicity. It’s much easier to get radio, TV, magazine and online publicity if you have a book. The media need experts to interview, and often call ?upon authors […]

Interior Margins for Standard Book Sizes

If you are designing the interior of the book yourself you need to know the dimensions and margins for Standard Book Sizes.Side Margins: minimum margins are 3/4″ on spine side – 1/2″ on the outside (create the PDF with .75 on both sides to allow for printing and finishing). Top/Bottom Margins: allow 1/2″ top or bottom […]

How Do I Know If My Book Will Work for Young Adults?

I’ve been getting a lot  of emails from authors with similar questions. They want to know how to write for a certain market. It doesn’t matter if you’re writing for any niche, you need to know the market you’re writing for. Here are my thoughts to someone who wanted to make sure her writing would […]

How Do I Know What Age Group I’m Writing For?

We get asked great questions from people looking for advice. Here’s a question I know many people have so I’m posting my advice here. Question  I’m a young fiction writer. I’m looking some of my stories published. I’m not a professional, but I took a creative writing course in High School, only a year ago. […]

17 Ways to Focus on Your Book’s Key Audience

At PageMaster Publication Services we know that focusing on your book’s key audience will help you design a marketing plan that enables you to reach your publishing and sales goals. Who is your ideal or core target audience, and why? In order to identify what characteristics are shared by your ideal readers answer the following […]