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What Makes a Great Book? 6 Tips to WOW Your Reader

There are tons of amazing books out there, and they’ve all left an indelible mark on the literary landscape. But each one is unique, with winning titles spanning various genres, themes, and target audiences. So what makes a book truly great?
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Your Ballast Books Editing Team: Meet Emma Sherk

Emma Sherk is an editor on the Ballast team who has the pleasure of working on everything from heavy-hitting memoirs to board books for young children.
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Welcome to the Ballast Family, Valor Press!

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