Author Resources

AUTHOR RESOURCES

Glossary of Industry Terms

New to the publishing industry? Not to worry. Visit our Glossary of Industry Terms to bring yourself up to speed on the latest industry lingo.
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Tools to Leverage on Amazon.com

Learn how to make the most of your Amazon.com listing through available tools and resources, many of which are FREE.
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Learn from the Experts

BookSurge has teamed with industry experts to bring you relevant information for your self-publishing journey. Check out what the experts have to say.
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WEB SEMINARS

Interested in learning some tips from a book marketing expert on promoting and selling your book? BookSurge offers free monthly web seminars for self-published authors, hosted by book publishing and marketing guru, Brian Jud.
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TIPS FOR FINISHING YOUR MANUSCRIPT

Experiencing writer's block? Having difficulty making a commitment to finishing your manuscript? Take a look at Richard Ridley's Writing Commandments and finish that book!
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Author Publishing Agreement

View the current BookSurge Author Publishing Agreement

Common Downloads for Authors

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• Digital Image Guide
• Author Manuscript Submission Specifications (Black & White Interior Book with No Interior Images)
• Author Manuscript Submission Specifications (Black & White Interior Book with Black & White Interior Images)
• Author Poetry Submission Specifications (Black & White Interior Poetry Book)
• Author Color Manuscript Submission Specifications (Full Color Interior Book)
• Author Cover Image Submission Specifications
• Author PDF File Submission Specifications (Black & White Paperback Book)
• Author PDF File Submission Specifications (Full Color Paperback Book)
• Author PDF File Submission Specifications (Hard Cover Book)
• Author PDF Cover File Submission Specifications