Creating a Book: From Concept to Manuscript
Everything you need to know to create a professional manuscript, from idea conception to completed book.
The Anatomy of a Book
Published on March 18, 2025 by Randall Wood
A deep dive into the anatomy of a book, covering everything indie authors need to know about structuring their work, from the half-title page to the backmatter. Learn how ScribeCount helps streamline the publishing process.
Full Guide: The Anatomy of a Book
The Importance of good coverart
Published on March 18, 2025 by Randall Wood
Your book’s cover is the first impression readers get. Learn why high-quality cover art is essential for sales, branding, and reader engagement—plus expert tips from ScribeCount.
Full Guide: The Importance of good coverart
Title and Half-Title Page
Published on March 18, 2025 by Randall Wood
Learn the importance of the title and half-title pages in indie books, how to format them professionally, and why they matter in book branding and reader experience.
Full Guide: Title and Half-Title Page
The Copyright Page
Published on March 18, 2025 by Randall Wood
Discover the key components of a copyright page, why it matters, and how to format it properly for your self-published book.
Full Guide: The Copyright Page
Table of Contents
Published on March 18, 2025 by Randall Wood
"Master the art of constructing a table of contents for your self-published novel with expert tips and tools like ScribeCount. Ensure your book is well-organized and reader-friendly."
Full Guide: Table of Contents
Adding Story / Content
Published on March 19, 2025 by Randall Wood
Unlock the secrets to compelling books content creation with insights on writing, formatting, and using tools like ScribeCount to streamline your process.
Full Guide: Adding Story / Content
Backmatter
Published on March 18, 2025 by Randall Wood
Learn about the importance of backmatter in book publishing. Explore key sections like appendices, bibliographies, and other critical parts of the backmatter that indie authors need.
Full Guide: Backmatter
Blurbs and Reviews
Published on March 19, 2025 by Randall Wood
Blurbs and book reviews are essential for indie authors looking to boost book sales and reader engagement. Learn how to craft compelling blurbs, leverage reviews, and track performance with ScribeCount.
Full Guide: Blurbs and Reviews
ISBN's
Published on March 19, 2025 by Randall Wood
An ISBN is a unique identifier for books, essential for publishing and distribution. Learn how ISBNs work, where to get one, and how ScribeCount helps you track ISBN sales and metadata.
Full Guide: ISBN'sReady to Take Control of Your Author Career?
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