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Self Publishing Week in Review: 6/4/13

As a self-publishing author, you may find it helpful to stay up-to-date on the trends and news related to the self publishing industry. This will help you make informed decisions before, during and after the self publishing process, which will lead to a greater self publishing experience. To help you stay current on self publishing topics, simply visit our blog every Tuesday to find out the hottest news in self publishing this week.

Top Self-Published Kid’s Books for May 2013

If you are self publishing a children’s book, it is beneficial to know what other books are being published in your genre and it is even more important to take a look at the ones that are successful. Check out this list of the top self published kid’s books for May 2013.

5 Reasons To Admire Self-Publishing

Every week I read through dozens of articles about self publishing to share with you the most important and interesting news. I was so excited to find this article this week. It is by far one of the best articles covering self publishing I’ve read in a long time. I admire this author for pointing out all the great qualities that self publishing authors possess.

Book Self-Publishing: Go from Manuscript to Bestseller

This article offers some great tips on self publishing a successful book.

The Economics of Self-Publishing an E-Book: Part 1

This successful self published author shares some great tips on the economics of self publishing an e-book.

If you have other big news to share, please comment below.

ABOUT KELLY SCHUKNECHT: Kelly Schuknecht is the Vice President of Outskirts Press. In addition to her contributions to the Outskirts Press blog at blog.outskirtspress.com, Kelly and a group of talented marketing experts offer book marketing services, support, and products to not only published Outskirts Press authors, but to all authors and professionals who are interested in marketing their books and/or careers. Learn more about Kelly on her blog at http://kellyschuknecht.com.

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BookExpo America 2013

Starting Wednesday, May 29 – Saturday, June 1, in NYC, BookExpo America (BEA) will be running three full days of Exhibits and four full days of Conferences and Special Events. BEA is the #1 event in North American publishing and the ideal place for content creators and consumers to discover new books/titles, meet favorite and new authors, learn about trends shaping the book industry, and network with those have a passion for books and reading.

The event gives you access to:

The largest show floor in North America with 1,300+ exhibitors displaying their upcoming titles—in all formats and every genre, from across the country and around the world.
Hundreds of the latest books, advanced read copies, and galleys that will be buzzing for the summer and fall seasons.
Special events, author stages, and autographing sessions featuring 600+ authors. There’s no better place to find the next big author.
BEA Conference Program featuring fresh sessions where you’ll learn about the latest trends, developments, and technologies affecting the book industry.
Digital Discovery Zone (D2Z) brought to you by IDPF—get a closer look at content, devices, applications, and technology by visiting this exhibit area on the show floor filled with leading digital service providers.

This year’s event also has many other great features such as Sidelines Pavilion Networking Happy Hour, New Midtown Author Stage, BEA Editors’ Buzz Panels on the BEA Author Stages, and BEA LIVE!

BEA is a great opportunity for self publishing authors to learn more about the industry and network with other professionals. To learn more about the event, visit http://www.bookexpoamerica.com.

I’d love to know, will you be attending BEA this year?

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4 Ways to Bring New Life to Your Manuscript

Sometimes writers hit a dead-end in their manuscript, and they need help bringing the project back to life. While you might think writing would be the solution, it may be best to save the manuscript and take a break. But don’t completely forget about the project. Instead try these four tips to help bring new life to your self publishing book project.

1. Do some research.

To write about an event, type of character, or location, it is often helpful to be very familiar with it. When you aren’t knowledgable on the subject, you can’t always write believable scenes or dialogue. This is why it is so important to do research, even if your book is fiction. Interview people. Read a variety of sources. Take trips. Learn as much as you can about your subject.

2. Learn how to heighten the conflict.

Every story and book has a conflict. It is what keeps the readers interested and wanting to read more. There are a variety of ways you can heighten the conflict in your story. Brush off those old creative writing books, and read up on conflict. Then play around with some different tactics such as the “what if” game to bring new life to your story.

3. Mix it up.

Don’t get stuck in a rut of always doing the same thing. Try a different voice or genre. Create a character who is different from characters you usually write. Even if you decide the new techniques don’t work for you, they are bound to spark some creative ideas.

4. Work it out.

Even if they seem like a waste of time, writing exercises are a great way to get your creative juices flowing. Take a writing course or find writing workbooks with creative exercises.

I’d love to know, how do you bring new life your self publishing projects?

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Self Publishing Week in Review: 5/21/13

The Real Costs of Self-Publishing a Book

A lot of authors considering self publishing want to know how much the entire process will cost. This article breaks down what the different services may cost you. However, these are just guidelines. Contact your self publishing company for specific information.

What’s the best price for a self-published ebook? $3.99, Smashwords research suggests

One of the advantages of self publishing is setting the selling price of your book. This article talks about how to choose a price for your ebook.

The Writers’ Union of Canada to Vote On Accepting Self-Published Authors as Members

Some membership groups don’t accept self published authors, even though readers, other writers and the publishing industry recognizes self published authors as professionals. Check out the story behind the Writers’ Union of Canada discussion to vote on accepting self published authors as members.

Self-Publishers. Use Amazon Categories to Drive More Sales. 50 Ways To Reach Your Reader #10

There are many ways to improve sales, and using Amazon categories is one of them. Learn how in this article.

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Self Publishing Week in Review: 5/10/13

How I Self Published, Sold 60,000 Copies, And a Literary Agent Found Me

One of the many self publishing success stories. Read and be inspired.

New Publisher Authors Trust: Themselves

Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright and New York Times bestseller author David Mamet released his last book, “The Secret Knowledge: On the Dismantling of American Culture,” with the Sentinel publishing house in 2011. This year, Mamet has decided to take his next book a different route: he will self publish. Find out why well-known, successful authors such as Mamet are choosing to self publish.

How Many Copies Make a Self-Published Bestseller?

You often hear about self published authors becoming bestsellers, but have you ever wondered how many copies those authors actually sell? Check out this article to find out.

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