Reread your final manuscript with your working title in mind. Does it still fit? Strive for a final title that is concise and compelling. A title should sum up the message of your book in a way that piques interest but is not excessively mysterious. Include the title in a larger font on the cover of the book.  Google your prospective title to make sure it isn’t already taken. Sharpen your title idea by using precise nouns and active verbs. “Sadness beside the Tree” is less compelling than “Longing under the Maple.” Keep key plot points or spoilers a secret with your title. If there is a subheading to your title, put it below the title in a smaller font. The exact point size of each will depend upon the look you’re going for and the physical size of the book. Seek out at examples at your local bookstore to get inspiration. If you’ll be hiring a graphic designer to create your cover, simply write down your final title name. You designer will incorporate your title into your design. Add your byline, meaning “by Your Name,” on the cover of your self-published book underneath the title in a smaller font. If you want to write the book under a pseudonym or pen name, include that name in the byline instead of your own. . Write a brief teaser for your book that supplies key information, such as the main characters, a sneak peek at the plot, and the setting, as well as a hint at how these themes unite together. It should be concise (not longer than a paragraph) and written from a third person perspective. Seek out books in your genre to note what fonts, images, and colors are popular right now. Bring a notepad, so you can write down any ideas you get as you look. Strive for the same feel of best-selling books in your genre to make the most impact.  Bring a camera to take photos of any covers that inspire you. Pay attention to color combinations and images that grab your attention. Your potential readers will likely feel the same way. The art director of the New York Times Book Review selects the best covers from each year’s crop of books. Review this list for a professional’s opinion of the most compelling recent designs for different genres: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2016/books/review/book-covers.html Refrain from being too literal or expository in your cover design. Including too many images can be busy and confusing, or worse, look boring and outdated.  For example, if your self-published book is about polygamy, rather than having a cover with many brides, a stressed-looking groom, and lots of children, opt for a cover with multiple wedding bands on a finger to sum up the idea. If your self-published book is about balancing children and work, a pacifier sitting on a calculator could be an effective symbolic representation. Everyone remembers those cheesy murder-mystery covers: A detective behind a door with a flashlight, inset images of the villain, a secret trunk, and other mystery paraphernalia. Steer clear of that cluttered look!
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One-sentence summary -- Refine your working title into a final one. Include your name. Include a synopsis on the back Browse covers at your local bookstore for cover art ideas. Go for a symbolic approach when selecting cover images for your book.


Some trash companies offer a service to pick up and properly dispose of bulky items. This service may be offered for free within certain guidelines. For instance, you may only be able to have a certain number of bulky items picked up per year, or they may need to be within a certain size or weight limit.  Even if it isn’t free, the service may still be available for a fee. If the service is offered in your area, you will usually be able to set the microwave on the curb or wherever your trash is usually picked up. Some trash companies may offer the option to drop your appliances off at their location. If this is an option in your area, you will probably be able to avoid paying a fee for pickup service. Trash companies will usually hold events to make it more convenient for community members to get rid of their hazardous waste. The events may be held twice per year, quarterly, monthly, or even weekly, depending on the size and demand of your area. Find out the date, times, and location of the event, and simply drop your microwave off at that time.
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One-sentence summary -- Contact your local trash company about picking up your microwave. Drop your microwave off at your local garbage center to avoid a fee. Ask about clean up days in your area if there isn’t regular service.


Magic erasers are a popular type of household cleaning product made from melamine foam. Although a fairly new cleaner, magic erasers have become quite common and can usually be found at your local grocery store. Use a magic eraser when you want to clean the whole surface of the ball quickly. Magic erasers are especially effective for removing all types of stains from white leather. However, keep in mind that also includes ink stains. Don't use a magic eraser on an autographed ball. Run your eraser under the tap and squeeze to remove excess water. While magic erasers can also be used dry, they are more effective with some moisture. Water makes it easier for dirt to cling to in the same way that a wet paper towel is a much more effective cleaning tool compared to a dry one. You may also choose to cut your magic eraser into multiple pieces with a pair of scissors. You'll increase its surface area, getting more use for your money. The smaller size will also be easier to grip while working on a small object like a baseball. Melamine foam is a soft material with an extremely hard microstructure that works as an abrasive cleaner. In other words, magic erasers clean surfaces in a manner similar to a sander, directly scraping away dirt and grime with friction. Because magic erasers don't hold their shape, you will need to both grip yours securely and press down fairly hard. From there, make a few back-and-forth motions as you would erase pencil from paper. It should lift the stain fairly quickly, needing only a few passes to work its "magic." Turn the ball in your hand and continue to rub until the entire surface is clean. Avoid rubbing the stitching on the seams of the ball too much, as you don't want to damage or fray them. Frayed seams will ruin the look and durability of the ball. Remember that melamine foam cleans through abrasion. While it shouldn't harm the leather of the main part of your ball, the thinner cotton stitching can be more prone to damage.
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Purchase a magic eraser. Wet the magic eraser. Rub the surface of the ball with the magic eraser. Rotate the ball as you clean.