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How titles, subtitles, descriptions, categories, and keywords work together as your book discovery system.
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A practical pricing framework for balancing production cost, reader expectations, royalties, and positioning.
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The essential ebook choices authors should make before uploading a manuscript to stores.
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A calm guide to the identity details that shape how your book appears in stores, libraries, and catalogs.
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A practical checklist for choosing a premade cover that signals the right genre, promise, and professional standard.
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