Episode 135 / Brad West, one of the creators of Vellum software, joins us to talk about how authors format their books, both ebook and print, what’s changed in the publishing industry, and unique ways authors are using Vellum. Intro links: Troy Lambert WIKT interview - promotion idea: bookstore giveaway copies Free Little Library Show notes: Brad shares how he came to work with authors after working at Pixar Why authors don’t need to know every small detail about the formatting software to have beautiful books A common mistake of new authors when it comes to publishing their first book How Vellum expanded from ebook formatting into print formatting How authors are using Vellum to create special editions What’s changed in publishing and what’s stayed the same Come over and say hi to Jami and Sara in the WIKT Facebook group! You can find show notes and links at wishidknownforwriters.com. Links: Vellum website The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes Jami’s Launch Plan Sara’s Book Release Timeline Checklist Jami’s books Sara’s booksSend us a textSupport the show🚀 Jami’s Launch Plan https://www.jamialbright.com/authorservices❤️ Jami’s books https://amzn.to/3wSraA5🔎 Sara’s books https://www.sararosett.com/bibliography/ 📚 Sara’s How to Write a Series book and audiobook: https://www.sararosett.com/how-to-write-a-series/The Big List of Craft and marketing books mentioned on WIKT podcast episodes https://bookshop.org/lists/recommenced-resources-for-writers-from-the-wish-i-d-known-then-podcast

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