James

James

@Walles

Passionate Writer Sharing Stories, Ideas, and Insights on the World of Publishing.

Joined Oct 2026 Cleveland, United States
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James posted a new writeup in Reviews 4h ago
How to Publish a Book on Amazon: Tips and Tricks For Success
Reviews How to Publish a Book on Amazon: Tips and Tricks For Success

You have typed the last sentence of your manuscript. You lean back, take a breath, open Amazon and wonder: how does a book actually get onto this store? The ...

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James posted a new writeup in How To 2d ago
How to Avoid Ghostwriting Scams When Hiring a Professional Writer
How To How to Avoid Ghostwriting Scams When Hiring a Professional Writer

Imagine handing someone your story, your ideas and a large deposit before you have seen a single page. That is exactly what hiring a ghostwriter asks of you,...

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James posted a new writeup in Books 4d ago
Christian Book Editing and Formatting: Preparing Your Manuscript for Publication
Books Christian Book Editing and Formatting: Preparing Your Manuscript for Publication

You have finished the hardest part: the manuscript is written. But a message meant to encourage, teach or comfort readers can lose its force when it arrives ...

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James posted a new writeup in Design 4d ago
A Complete Guide to Choosing the Best Fonts for Book Publishing
Design A Complete Guide to Choosing the Best Fonts for Book Publishing

Most readers will never say, "What a lovely typeface." Yet they will quietly stop reading a book that tires their eyes. Font choice is one of those details t...

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James posted a new writeup in How To Oct 27, 2026
How to Choose the Perfect Memoir Title
How To How to Choose the Perfect Memoir Title

You can write sixty thousand words about your life and still freeze when it is time to name the book. It happens to almost every memoirist. A title has to ca...

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James posted a new writeup in Books Oct 19, 2026
How Much Does It Cost to Illustrate a Children's Book in 2026?
Books How Much Does It Cost to Illustrate a Children's Book in 2026?

Illustration is almost always the biggest single expense in a children's book project. It is also the line item that confuses authors the most. Search for ch...

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James posted a new writeup in Books Oct 16, 2026
How Long Does It Take to Write a Book? A Realistic Timeline for Authors
Books How Long Does It Take to Write a Book? A Realistic Timeline for Authors

How long does it take to write a book? For most first-time authors, the realistic answer is somewhere between 6 and 18 months, depending on the type of book,...

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James posted a new writeup in Books Oct 15, 2026
Ghostwriting Confidentiality: What NDA Agreements Actually Cover
Books Ghostwriting Confidentiality: What NDA Agreements Actually Cover

Discover what ghostwriting confidentiality really means and what an NDA agreement actually covers. Learn how confidentiality agreements protect your personal stories, unpublished manuscripts, business ideas, and author identity. This guide explains the key terms of a ghostwriting NDA, common legal gaps, copyright ownership, and essential steps to protect your work before signing an agreement.

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James posted a new writeup in Books Oct 12, 2026
Book Cover Design Cost: Custom vs Premade Covers
Books Book Cover Design Cost: Custom vs Premade Covers

Choosing the right book cover is an important step in the publishing process. A well-designed cover helps communicate a book’s genre, tone, and subject while...

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