Author: selfpublishingadvisor

Book Promotion, Choosing a Publisher, Self-Publishing

Self-publishing Book Pricing Note

Did you know that most publishers charge you the wholesale price (or higher) for your own book unless you buy it in bulk?

The wholesale price! How are you supposed to make any money that way? The wholesale price is what retailers will expect to pay.

Make sure your author copy price is always BELOW wholesale (and if you compare around, you will find that self-publishers with solid author prices are usually dollars-per-book below other publishers).  On a side note, some of these publishers pull authors in with low upfront fees. It becomes apparent where they do make their money.

Some publishers also attempt to conceal this by offering “bulk discounts” on large book orders of 100, 200, 500, or more.

Do you really want to buy 500 copies all the time, just to get a reasonable “per unit” price? Sure, when your book is first published, this might be okay because you’ll need marketing copies.

But what about 1-3 years down the road, when you just want 10 quick copies? Then what will each book cost you? Something to think about…

Have fun and keep writing.

– Karl Schroeder

Book Promotion

Using Webrings to Promote Your Self-Published Book

Have you ever visited a website and see near the bottom there is a graphic that is related to the content of the page and is inviting you to explore another website with similar content or information?

That is known as a webring. There are webrings for all subjects and interests.

A great way to promote your self published book to people who would be interested in it would be to join a webring on your book’s subject matter.

You can find a directory of webrings here:

dir.webring.com

Once you join, you will get the “HTML CODE” to cut and paste into your website. Simply copy the entire snippet of code and paste the snippet of code where you want it to appear on your website.

Good luck and have fun!
Kelly Schuknecht
selfpublishingadvice.wordpress.com

Self-Publishing Book Review of the Week

Self-Published Book Review of the Week: The Genius of the Metropolis

geniuscoverThe Genius of the Metropolis

by Ronnie Lee

 

This book is his fifth volume of philosophy poems and it teaches new dimensions on economics giving the reader a more whole and holistic sense of true business. It deals with The Metropolis and its social values that determine its standards and successes. It analyzes good and evil, social problems, duty and work and offers ways to adapt and win in this Metropolitan life.

 

Recent review for The Genius of the Metropolis:

http://www.bookpleasures.com/websitepublisher/articles/421/1/Review-The-Genius-of-the-Metropolis/Page1.html

For more information or to order the book, visit the Author’s Webpage

Book Reviews, Networking

Tweeting for Self-Published Authors

That’s right, you can now follow us on Twitter. 

Find us at twitter.com/spadvice. We’re brand new, so find us and add start following!

Don’t forget, we post a weekly book review of a self-published book (submitted by the author). These blog posts will also appear on Twitter via Twitterfeed.com, adding even more exposure for your self-published book. To submit your review, please send it to selfpublishingadvice@gmail.com with a .jpg image of your cover. Self Publishing Advice will post your review and cover image on our blog.

Karl & Kelly
selfpublishingadvice.wordpress.com

Book Promotion, Book Reviews, Choosing a Publisher, Editing Your Self-Published Book, Self-Publishing

Ask the Book Doctor: Editing and Reviews

Q: I have started to write a novel based on facts [that took place] in the 1865-1880 time frame [sic]. I have no experience writing anything, I just know I wish to write a story. Is there some where [sic] to send a few chapters to be read over to determine if there is hope in proceeding [with] it. [sic]

 

A: I am one of many editors who provide professional feedback for a fee, but if you want free feedback, join a critique group and get free feedback from peers, to see if fellow readers find the information captivating.

 

My strongest suggestion is to take a class or a course in creative writing before or while attempting to tackle writing a novel. Creative writing requires much more than simply owning a computer and knowing how to type, and novels require even more specialized knowledge, such as how to handle pace, point of view, dialogue, characterization, and plot, among other things. Any good creative writing teacher will also give you feedback on some of the writing, during the time you take a course.

 

Although I don’t believe e-mails have to be flawless, the errors in the one asking this question show me that the novel will need careful editing before it is ready to market.

 

If you want professional feedback, or if you do not want to take a class or join a critique circle, or if you can’t find anything suitable in your area, by all means go to my Web site at http://www.zebraeditor.com, click on “Editing Request Form,” and follow the prompts to learn now to submit work to me for a professional evaluation and/or editing.

 

Bobbie Christmas, book doctor, author of Write In Style (Union Square Publishing), and owner of Zebra Communications, will answer your questions, too. Send them to Bobbie@zebraeditor.com. Read more “Ask the Book Doctor” questions and answers at www.zebraeditor.com.