title: The Indie Author's Guide to: Building a Great Book
author:  Jo Michaels 
description: I saw so many authors struggling to format their books for both the digital and print platforms. There was no way I could stand by each one and hold their hand through the process. I figured, with my graphic design know-how, I could help those struggling authors if I wrote a book that walked them through the setup process and let them in on a few design secrets along the way.<br /><br />Thus, <i>The Indie Author's Guide to: Building a Great Book</i> was born. It details how you can format your book for every digital platform with ease, and even goes into how to set up your interior and cover files for CreateSpace's printing platform without the hassle of getting major errors when you submit.<br /><br />I decided to detail the functions in commonly used programs so no one would feel the need to rush out and buy new software. Your book can look great without you spending a ton of money.<br /><br />This is meant to be a pocket guide. It has no fluffy stuff. It's very simple for even the newest of users to figure out. I've put myself on the pages of a book in the hopes that I <i>can </i>sit and look over your shoulder, offering advice, in one way or another.
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  Praise for Kasey Michaels’s
  
  Come Near Me
  
    
  
  “Kasey Michaels shows an inventive, dark side in this highly intriguing tale
  of the ultimate battle between good and evil. Renowned for her unique,
  creative abilities, Kasey Michaels stretches her talents into new areas. Come
  Near Me grabs hold, then tightens its grip. This is a truly sophisticated,
  thought-provoking reading experience...”
  
  — Romantic Times, 4 1/2 stars, Top Pick
  
    
  
  “Using wit and romance with a master’s skill, Kasey Michaels aims for the
  heart and never misses.”
  
  — #1 New York Times bestselling author Nora Roberts
  
    
  
  “Kasey Michaels creates characters who stick with you long after her wonderful
  stories are told. Her books are always on my nightstand.”
  
  — New York Times bestselling author Kay Hooper
  
    
  
  “A writing style, voice, and sense of humor perfectly suited to the era and
  the genre.”
  
  — Publishers Weekly
  
    
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
    
  
  Electronic Edition Copyright 2014: Kathry