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Artwork and Graphic Design
Services in this sector include Illustrators and artists, photographers, and graphic and book cover designers. |
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Beta Reading
Most manuscripts benefit from independent comment from readers in the latter stages of their creation. While friends are a valuable resource in this respect, it may be helpful to have a beta-reader by someone independent, with relevant writing knowledge. Beta readers advise on elements such as grammar and spelling, as well as making suggestions to improve the story, its characters and its setting. |
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Editing and Proof-Reading Services
Editors provide detailed services to help you finalise your manuscript and bring it to a stage ready for submission to a publisher, or for self-publication. Stages covered include proof-reading or copy-editing of the manuscript to correct the text in terms of spelling, punctuation, grammar and syntax. Some editors will also offer more general advice on style, structure and layout. |
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Promotion and Publicity
Book promotion and publicity are critical for a book's success, but are often skills that authors lack. For self-published authors, especially, it is therefore often crucial to seek the help of professionals who can help promote their books, through both traditional and on-line media. |
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Publishing and Printing
Find help and guidance on both third-party and self-publishing. Services available include commercial publishers (for print and e-books) and printers, and sources of advice on the options available for self-publishing, and guidance on what is involved. |
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Web-site Design
To be successful, all authors need a public face, and an author website is one of the most important means of creating this visibility. The services listed here offer professional help in designing and building websites. |