Ep320: How to Avoid Looking Like An Amateur!

Notes in the Margin

After approximately 27 seconds of giggling, Vicky and Joe tell you all about their holiday to Barcelona, Harriet’s beautiful wedding, and then finally launch into a quick “how to” to help you make your book look just as professional and wonderful as one that’s come out of Penguin or another big publishing house. Check it out for the 5 most common layout mistakes and how to avoid them—and a few tips about covers and paper.

Key Takeaways:

[5:45] Vicky has no problem abandoning books she doesn’t enjoy.

[9:15] Vicky and Joe just got back from Barcelona!

[13:15] Just because you’re independent, doesn’t mean your book needs to look like it too.

[13:50] A book, on the shelf, should look like it came from a traditional publishing house!

[14:25] The layout of the book.

[17:55] Huge layout mistake!!! Odd and even pages.

[21:25] Page numbers help readers navigate, but they don’t need to be on every page.

[22:45] Let’s talk about book covers.

[25:20] Book paper? Use the best paper stock you can afford.

[27:35] Fonts! What fonts should you use?

[29:45] Vicky has a checklist for clients to help them through this process.

[31:45] Pay attention to the details!

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