Before the availability of self-publishing, you needed a publisher who was willing to get behind your book. Now, you don't need a publisher, but you do have to accept the first part of the term "self-publishing": SELF. A self-publishing author is responsible for everything, including internet book marketing. You may have daydreams of selling a millions copies because one influential person...
If you're a business owner, chances are that you have a body of experience and knowledge that could be compiled into a book and read by other business owners, prospective clients and customers. For entrepreneurs in certain industries, a book is a great way to establish your authority and gain greater exposure for your company, although you can also use...
If you've been writing a book that you intend to self-publish, you may have found your mind questioning just how you are going to get this book into the hands of people other than your family and friends. Marketing your book can be just as important as writing it — if you want to sell it, that is. Here are...
Your manuscript is done and you're ready to get your book printed and out to the masses. You've looked at countless websites that tell you they'll "take care of" all the publishing details. But, you're unclear about what those details really are. Here is a summary of the steps to self-publishing. 1. Proofread your book. Or better yet, have someone...
The relative ease of self-publishing allows anyone with to become an author with both hardcover and ebooks to sell and/or give away. Unfortunately, self-published authors often make mistakes that can ruin the reading experience and even influence readers' opinions about the author, especially if the author is using a book to promote a business or a cause. Avoid these mistakes...
You've written your book... now, how to get it into the (paying) hands of people besides your friends and family? With the availability of online and social media tools, anyone can promote their books without spending a lot of cold, hard cash. Your time, well, you can expect to spend quite a bit of that. However, if you're willing to...
If you are going to self-publish your book, it is critical that your book's cover attracts attention, fits within your book's genre and looks good no matter what size it is (due to online marketing and sites like Amazon). Here are some tips to help you create a book cover that grabs attention: First of all, research other books in...
Before the availability of self-publishing, you needed a publisher who was willing to get behind your book. Now, you don't need a publisher, but you do have to accept the first part of the term "self-publishing": SELF. A self-publishing author is responsible for everything, including internet book marketing. You may have daydreams of selling a millions copies because one influential person...