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Citing the Same Source Multiple Times in a Book
I am currently writing a non-fiction book which I intend to self publish. Regarding the citations and references, I intend to list them at the end of the book as endnotes and have decided to organise ...
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Can I grant non-exclusive rights on a non-fiction book?
I've written a short historical account on a local 17th Century shipwreck which I have been serialising on a Facebook group.
Given the very positive response I would like to publish as a small book ...
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Pictures in my book
I have recently been diagnosed with ALS. I was keeping a journal on the CaringBridge site, and I got enough feedback about it that I have decided to turn it into a book. I have added memories of my ...
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Correct way of Citing References in a writing a Non-Fiction book?
I am trying to write a non-fiction book about summarizing core computer science concepts. I plan to self publish this book through the Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing program. My target audience ...
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Self-publishing Nonfiction Help Guides on Amazon?
This is inspired by this question, but taking it in a non-fiction direction:
Is there a benefit to publishing non-fiction ebooks on Amazon as opposed to just putting them on your blog?
Let's assume ...
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Do I need to get people to sign a waiver to include their content in my book?
I am working on a book that will be based on the results of ten interview questions that I am asking of multiple well-known-in-their-field people.
Do I need to get these folks to sign a waiver or ...
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Do I need permission to name organizations in a non-fiction book?
I am self-publishing a dog photography book. I have obtained permissions for all subjects in the book. One of the pictures I am using has the American Kennel Club (AKC) logo in it. I'm assuming I need ...
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Release for book of interviews
I would like to write an ebook in which I ask people to share their experiences in a specific topic. Where can I find a good release for these people to sign? Do I have to pay the interviewee? ...
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What are effective methods for getting reviews for a non-fiction business book?
I'm writing a non-fiction business book and will self-publish first as an ebook and then as a hardcover. What are effective techniques I can use to have it reviewed in appropriate media, such as The ...
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New CreateSpace books appearing on Amazon from book resellers?
Here's the general question: How does a book published via CreateSpace end up being sold blindingly fast by other booksellers?
I edited two self-help books, one targeted to small businesses and the ...
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How important is a BISAC Category?
I'm preparing my book for print-on-demand distribution with CreateSpace. As part of the process, I'm being asked to select a BISAC Category for my book.
My book is a non-fiction book which covers a ...
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Do acknowledgements have to come after the table of contents?
I am preparing a non-fiction book for self publication via Amazon, Print on Demand, and other online services.
Currently, my book has the following sections:
Title page
Copyright
Dedication
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