After the crazy winter most of the country has experienced this year, it is great for spring to finally be here. In the weeks to come, the weather will finally start to warm up and flowers will start to bloom. Everyone will slowly start to come out of winter hibernation. After a dreary winter, April is the perfect time to breathe a breath of fresh air into your writing projects and begin self-publishing your book. Here are five reasons why April is a great month to self-publish your book.
1. You can put your tax refund to good use.
Instead of letting it sit in the bank or wasting it on material items you’ll forget in a month, invest in something great: yourself! Whether you’re a creative writer wanting to publish your debut novel or a professional wanting to increase your platform, publishing a book is a wonderful investment.
2. April is National Poetry Month.
April is the perfect time for poets to publish their collections. Take the jump, and do it in honor of all your favorite poets.
3. Spring is a time for new beginnings.
Spring is often associated with new beginnings and rebirth. So start your new beginning today by going from aspiring author to published author.
4. Celebrate April Fool’s Day by proving you’re not a “fool.”
Too often people dream of writing a book and never do it. Whether you want to share your family’s recipes, write the next best-selling young adult book, or build your credibility with a nonfiction book, now is the perfect time. Stop waiting for the right moment, and take the plunge.
5. Take advantage of promotions.
Every month, self-publishing companies offer promotions. This month, Outskirts Press is offering free Kindle and Nook Format with Diamond or Pearl packages.
I’d love to know, why did you decide to self-publish in April?
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ABOUT JODEE THAYER: With over 20 years of experience in sales and management, Jodee Thayer works as the Manager of Author Services for Outskirts Press. The Author Services Department is composed of knowledgeable customer service reps and publishing consultants; together, they all focus on educating authors on the self-publishing process in order to help them publish the book of their dreams. Whether you are a professional looking to take your career to the next level with platform-driven non-fiction or a novelist seeking fame, fortune, and/or personal fulfillment, Jodee Thayer can put you on the right path. |
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If you’ve been contemplating self-publishing, there is no time like the present to actually do it! There is a lot of work that goes into self-publishing, but it’s all well worth it when you see the finished product!
Well put, Kristen! It is a lot of work and the author needs to keep focused on the fact that at the end of the process they will hold their book in their hands which really does make it all worthwhile.