Publishing the Book
This is it. Where all your hard work, thus far, is ready, edited, pretty, and about to hit the shelves. Self-publishing as an indie author is daunting, it is risky, and it is unknown. However, as writers, we all step into the unknown often when we open a book, so here is where we assist you in finding the best ways to publish your book, and we help you navigate the different avenues.
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10 Ways to Sell 100 Books in 2 Months
Are you a writer who is struggling to sell their books? Have you been trying to make your book known, but there just aren’t enough readers out there? Do people know about your book, but they don’t buy it because of the price tag? This blog post will show you how to find and connect with more readers on social media. You can even set up author events or giveaways that will help get those sales rolling in! There are many ways that you can sell 100 books in 2 months. Here are our top 10 ways: 1) Use Social Media Social media can be a great way to connect…
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10 Ways to Launch a Book for Less Than $500
Book launches are an important part of any book promotion strategy. They can be expensive, though, and sometimes it’s hard to figure out how to do them on a budget. Here are ten ways to launch a book for less than $500: 1. Create a Facebook event and invite all your friends. 2. Promote the launch on social media with links to purchase or pre-order the book. 3. Send out an email blast to your newsletter subscribers, letting them know about the upcoming release date, and offer a special discount code for those who want to buy it now. 4. Give away prizes for pre-orders. 5. Create a free giveaway…
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Don’t Publish Your Book Without Editing and Designing
Why is it Important to Hire an Editor and Designer for Your Book? The publishing industry is evolving at a rapid pace, which means that the rules for publishing are constantly changing. If you want to make sure your book is successful, it has to be well-written and edited, look great, and sound great. If you are looking to publish your own book, make sure you hire an editor and designer. It is important that your book not only looks great but sounds great too. Hiring a professional book editor will help ensure your book reads well. They will also help you with any inconsistencies in the manuscript, ensuring that…
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Write Your Way To a Book Deal
At some point in your life, you may have dreamed of writing a book. Whether it was about something that happened to you or an idea that seemed interesting, the thought has crossed your mind. It might not be as easy as you think, though. You need to know how to get a book deal first and foremost, so here are six tips for doing just that: Write a proposal The first step is to write up a proposal which includes what the potential book will look like and why people should buy it. To do this effectively, you’ll want to include things such as: What’s it about? What makes…
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Self-Publishing: Every Penny Counts
You just finished writing your book’s first manuscript draft. The next step is to begin assessing your budget plan. Funds may be limited, but with proper planning and research, you can get the most out of your budget by utilizing the best platforms for your publishing needs. Expect to spend a minimum of $2,500, up to $5,000 for a successful publication. This does not include marketing and promotion. Your book’s marketing plan may require planning a separate budget. Never cut yourself short, this is an important investment into the sales of your book, so to expect a high return you should consider the best quality services you’re able to afford.…
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All About Self-Publishing
Self-publishing is the publication of media by its authors without the presence of a traditional publisher. The term self-publishing generally refers to written media, such as books and magazines — either as an eBook or as physical copies employing POD (print on demand) technology. Over the past 20 years, the market for self-publishing has changed, and new self-publishing technologies are providing increased alternatives to traditional publishing or the “professionally published book.” Most self-published books only sell very limited copies, but those selling large volumes are newsworthy because they are rare. The quality of self-published books varies considerably because there are no barriers to self-publishing and no quality controls except what…
