The Preflight Books Blog
E-books vs Print books
E-books vs Print books An E-book, short for electronic book, is a book that has been converted to an electronic format consisting of text and images mimicking the layout of a printed book. ProsCons• E-books are environmentally friendly. • E-books are portable, thus...
Copyrights and Moral rights
What you need to know about Copyrights and Moral rights What should authors and illustrators know before they put their work of art out there? Nobody thinks about the small artwork in the corner, but there are certain things to know before you publish. Here are some...
Lizo Mandlendoda
Who is Lizo Mandlendoda? space Born in the Eastern Cape, Mr Lizo Mandlendoda, popularly known as Mr. Mandla and having earned the title the 'King of Agriculture', is an entrepreneur who has dedicated his life and career to alleviating poverty in his community, country...
How to extend your book’s shelf life
There are four ways to promote your book for more sales The process of marketing a book doesn’t simply end with identifying your target market; it’s a continuous promotion to ensure that your product remains sustainable. Promotion is another aspect of marketing. A...
How to become a better author
If you want to become a better author, then this article is a must read. Writing is a creative process and allows an author to grow their skills. Preflight Books has summarized effective ways to help you grow your author-related skills and ultimately become the best...
The 2023 Authors & Books of Preflight
Meet the 2023 authors and books of Preflight Books! Preflight Books strives to help an author turn their dreams into reality. We will help you as an author to turn your manuscript into a published book. Preflight Books has built an infrastructure over the years for...
How to Determine Book Lengths
You have finally made the exciting decision to write a book. You sit down at your desk, drafted outline at the ready, when a thought occurs to you – how long should this book be? Is there even an industry standard for book lengths? These thoughts can be confusing and...
How to look at a printed proof
Proofreading is a very important step in the publishing process. This is your final chance to ensure that your book is in tiptop shape. Scanning through your book might cause a few errors to slip through...though fear not for we are here to help! Why can't we...
How to use WeTransfer
WeTransfer is a website that allows you to temporarily share files or folders with others. Let’s take a look at how to use WeTransfer. Step 1 Type ‘WeTransfer’ into Google. Click on the first link that pops up. When you click on the link, you will be taken to...
Writing For Your Genre
Different genres have different expectations from their readers. For these expectations to be met, the author must follow certain rules to satisfy the readers. Let’s look at how you should be writing for your genre. Fiction In fantasy novels, readers heavily rely on...