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C.A. SIMONSON, Freelance Writer, Author, Publisher Assistant

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Category: Self-Publishing Helps

Set Up a Manuscript Template

What is “standard manuscript formatting?” Most editors and publishers require your story or article in this form. Get a free template already set up or use step-by-step directions to set up your own standard manuscript formatted template.

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How Long Should a Book Be?

A novel starts a word at a time, building one upon the other. A fellow writer stated, “A word upon … More

book genres, Word count, writing books

Format a Book for Self-Publication

You’ve written a book. Do you know how to format it for self-publishing online?

formatting interior design, Help for formatting a book, interior design guidelines, new author, self-published books, self-publishing

Website Assistance

Is it good for an author to have a website?  Many other authors will tell you “yes.”  According to writersedit.com, … More

author brand, author platform, author website, marketing

NOM de PLUME – What’s in a Name?

ELLERY QUEEN – Photo: Al Aumuller, Library of Congress Why would any author want to write behind a fake name?…

Your Editing Toolbox

If you haven’t read your manuscript, fiction or nonfiction, at least three-to-five times, you’re not ready to publish it yet. … More

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PUBLISHING HELP!

Need help getting your book on Amazon or Kindle? Need a book cover design?  Find out more!  Self-Publishing Help

BOOK COVER DESIGNS by C.A. SIMONSON

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