Self publishing a book is like delivering a baby. You must spend time nurturing and preparing for the birth to ensure a healthy child. If you rush the process, you could potentially harm the child. The same is true for publishing. Many authors have a deadline in mind when they decide to self publish their [...]
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Self Publishing Expectations
Posted: October 25, 2011 by Cheri Breeding in Cheri Speaks, Choosing a Publisher, Self-PublishingTags: editing, marketing, self publishing a book
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5 Things to Look for in a Self-Publishing Company
Posted: February 8, 2011 by Elise L. Connors in Choosing a Publisher, UncategorizedTags: Advice, choosing a book publisher, Self-Publishing, shopping for a book publisher
You’ve decided to self-publish your book but are confused about where to start. That’s a reasonable cause for confusion because there’s a lot of information out there to digest. To get you moving in the right direction, here are a few questions to consider while “shopping” for a publisher: What percentage of your royalties will [...]
I Should Self-publish? “You Should Self-Publish”
Posted: December 30, 2010 by selfpublishingadvice in Choosing a Publisher, Self-PublishingTags: Konrath, Self-Publishing
If you’re a writer who happens also to be inclined toward mathematics, I suggest checking out J.A. Konrath’s recent blog post, “You should self-publish.” Konrath lays down the advantages of self-publishing according to the numbers, and admits being more interested in reaching readers and generating sales than getting a favorable nod from the traditional industry. [...]
5 Writing Tips on the Road to Self-publishing
Posted: November 1, 2010 by selfpublishingadvice in Choosing a Publisher, Self-PublishingTags: Editing Your Self-Published Book, on-demand, POD, Self-Publishing
1 – Employ an editing service The most common mistakes are minor, for example incorrect word use (their, they’re, there) and simple misspellings. Check with your publisher regarding about their copy editing services which are designed to catch common errors while identifying mistakes related to tense, consistency, and punctuation. How long does it take, and [...]
Show me a book review that’s NOT a paid review
Posted: October 29, 2010 by selfpublishingadvice in Book Marketing, Choosing a PublisherTags: book review, on-demand, Self-Publishing
History has proven that reviews can add a powerful contribution, even a cornerstone contribution, to book marketing campaigns – even bad reviews. Some specific titles come to mind. The opposite of love isn’t hate, after all. Be wary of apathy. But with the astronomical flood of new books on the market in print and digital [...]
