He gives some good advice throughout about self-publishing as way to reach an audience and about the perceptions of others towards a publishing route that has its fair share of advocates and critics. Thanks for the link Garry. A lot of people seem to think they have to apologize for self-publishing. Thank you for the inspiring post. I am a mom of two little ladies who are currently learning to read. Thank you for the virtual push. PS: I cannot tell you how much I appreciate the tips and advice provided here.
Thank you for all you and the other members do. Hi Susan. It is really very interesting to read this post. I hope these tips are more helpful for the writers very well. Good informative post. Susan — inspiring, informative post! My book that I believe has the power to change lives is in the final stages of readiness, as I prepare to take the big leap with Create Space. And you are right on about the fact that good blogs have an important place, but, unlike well written books, they are not cohesive units.
Hi Lynn — Big congratulations on your new book! For me, that has been the right choice. I love books and I like the go go scheme of your blog. May I request additional info or past results or any tips on self publishing of the Self-Publishing Conference you are organizing. Thank you. Then, you have a ready market for your book right there on your blog.
That was my point in 5. I got a lot of feedback and learned what my audience needed to know. And of course, my blog readers were buyers as well. Skip to primary navigation Skip to content Skip to primary sidebar. Not just ebooks, but, real dead-tree printed books with covers. Being a book author gives you a level of credibility like almost nothing else.
Have you ever heard of Mark Victor Hansen? You can learn everything you need to know Many authors take a peek at the book-publishing business, get completely overwhelmed, and run away. You have to market the book Even if an enormous New York City publishing house publishes your book, you will have to market it. Book publishing is different now. Have you ever looked at a book to check and see which company published it? Me neither.
They care whether or not the book is good. Today most books — whether paper or pixels — are sold online. A blog also gives you a way to do market research. You need to spend time and money on your book As noted above, publishing is a business. You need to accept that these investments are part of the business of your book. Common book publishing questions Since there are so many steps to getting a book published, here are answers to common questions related to publishing for new authors.
Do I need a publisher for my book? How to find a publisher for your first book? How to send a book to a publisher? What kind of books are publishers looking for? Do publishers edit books? How much does it cost to publish a book? Do publishers charge to publish your book? So, why not publish a real print book or long-form ebook too? A book is your legacy. Start working on yours today. Notice: JavaScript is required for this content. Reader Comments 92 Unlike a series of blog posts, a book is organized and works as a cohesive unit.
That never happens with a blog post or series of blog posts. Anyway, great post, just thought I would quibble with that one point. Heaven knows it would sell. This is a public service announcement: Brian just got compared to Paris Hilton. Very nice post here. Thanks for the good read.
After co-authoring a book, I can certainly agree. Assuming I get over the blank-page part. Heh, yeah the blank page. I did find the print experience helped a ton with my everyday writing. That part was awesome. Nice post, Susan! Loved it, Susan! Excellent post, like always! Other than that, quality stuff! Thanks so much for your reply, Susan. Encourages me more. Thanks for reading Keith! Go for it! Excellent points, Susan! I believe a book is a logical next step for anyone with a blog.
Thanks Susanna! Thanks susan. Awesome insights here. Hey Susan Thank you for an inspirational piece. As we all know, no authority means no trust. In order to make the best choice between self-publishing or traditional publishing for you, is to know the main differences:.
You just have to know where to apply your book to distribute online sites like Barnes and Noble, Amazon, and other book stores. This is often a bigger perk for traditionally published authors. We do often say, traditional publishing is paid for with…time. Authors in our Become a Bestselle r program self-publish really high-quality books in as little as 90 days.
If you do get an agent to represent you and sell your book to a house, you can still spend years before your book is actually published. Check out the SPS library here! It sold nearly 1. Oh, and get this: It was rejected by the first 26 publishers it was presented to. Yet it was rejected by 12 publishers in a row, and was only picked up because the eight-year-old daughter of an editor demanded to read the rest of the book.
Even then, after the editor agreed to publish, they advised J. Self-publishing gives you the avenue to do that. You and your readers decide the worth of your words , rather than one person at a publishing firm who may not realize the potential publishing success in their hands. If you were to take your book to a traditional publisher, it would take years to publish.
For example, it may take up to six months for you to even hear back about the book proposal. And assuming they accept your proposal, it will take at least another year before the book is actually published.
With self-publishing, you can produce your content as quickly as you want. And in the Amazon Kindle store, you can publish a new book whenever you want. That way, you can share your work as quickly as you create it! Traditionally published authors are typically paid an amount of money up front. However, once the sales come rolling in, they only get a small cut of the earnings. Because they have to pay the publishing house, the editor, the marketers, the designers, etc.
But when you self-publish, you take in most of the earnings save for the money you actually choose to spend on marketing , book production, and publishing.
Self-publishers around the world have gathered online and in-person to provide a community that supports one another in publishing their work. Because self-publishing requires that you find your own editor, cover designer, formatter and launch team members, you end up connecting with people throughout your whole writing experience.
Self-published authors also gather on social media platforms, such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Reddit. The camaraderie allows people to expand far beyond what they could have done on their own, or what they would have been limited to with a traditional publisher.
Remember, writing a book is hard work. When you self-publish, you are able to preserve the dignity and genius of your objective. No one is pressuring you to sell more books, or to taint your message so that it will reach wider audiences. You write as you, and for you. And that is liberating. That is self-publishing freedom! There are horror stories about authors whose ideas and voice became unrecognizable after they went down the traditional route.
Your book may become something you are not comfortable with. There are seven :. Other Considerations. As an independent and creative worker, signing away approximately half of your rights and potential income may sound too high a price to pay. Only you know your own temperament and skill set in this area. With any direction you choose to pursue, know your own value and go after what you deserve.
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