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SELF PUBLISHING BOOKS

Self-publishing is where you perform the whole process yourself: from creating the original text and drawings, through layout, printing and binding, to distribution and sales. It sounds daunting, but it is actually quite easy. If you are prepared to settle for producing paperback books in small numbers, it can also be inexpensive.

After Two years of research and typing, the book is finally complete. I should be happy, but beside this pile of paper which is my book is an equally thick pile marked "Reject Slips". For a publisher to publish a book can cost many thousands of Pounds, Dollars, Marks, Francs..... Because publishing houses are not charities they like to see a return on their investments - the easiest way to do this is to publish books by famous people, well known authors and the like; hence the pile of reject slips. Where to go next? How can I get my book published? An increasing number of people are turning to self-publishing.

The stigma and prejudice that surrounded self publishing a few years ago has vanished here are some interesting excerpts from Wired News dated July 23, 2002 :"Before 1998, it was rare for established publishing companies to bid on self-published fiction. But in the last 18 months, thanks in great part to authors' ability to use the Internet to market themselves, more than three dozen self-published novels have been picked up by major houses...It's just smart business to pay attention to the self-publishing successes. If an author, on her/his own, meets with reasonable success, a larger company has reason to believe it can build on that success and find a more significant audience...Hunter (The Hearts of Men)

More and more new authors are self-publishing than ever before. Why? Sadly, in today's publishing industry, high-quality manuscripts by new authors' will go unpublished simply because it must appeal to the financial necessities of the publisher - unless your credentials is such that the public will guarantee to buy your book because of your famous name. Another major reason is due to publishers and literary agents - about 10,000 manuscripts arrive on their desks and obviously they cannot publish or go through them all. More...
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THIS ULITIMATE COMPLETE SELF PUBLISHING MANUAL

Useful Tips on How to Self Publish!

"A Useful & Consise Explanation On Understanding the Self Publishing Technology"

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What is Covered!

  • A Consise Explanation Understanding the Self Publishing World.
  • A Step by Step Guide to Self Publishing.
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    WHY YOU SHOULD SELF PUBLISH?

    • Before you decide on the best way forward take a look at the Internet and the many printer companies available. If you use your common sense when you self-publish you won't get scammed. We offer advice on how much your book could actually cost to produce so you can compare prices before you decide on the printer. Know the pros and cons and latest information on self-publishing for both print and on-line e-books.

    • Believe in yourself and your writing talent. Ask yourself would you buy the book you wrote or intend to write?

    • The challenge for every writer is two fold: to have something to tell you and have the ingenuity of great writing, creative plots and to keep one interested, is indeed a wonderful technique to have. Therefore you deserve to be published - even if you self-publish, at least you'll have a book published, earn some money from your hard work and have a writing career behind you. Interestingly the big publishing houses are always on the look out for successful books and they may well publish your book after they see that.

      · You need an Agent to get Published.
      · You need to be Published to get an Agent.
      · POD (print-on-demand) is becoming ever more popular for books.
      · Many publishers receive 100s of unsolicited manuscripts per day.
      · Historically, the publishing market has made it quite difficult for many outstanding new authors to get their first break.
      · Your manuscript must appeal to a national or international readership before a publisher will take any significant interest.
      · There are roughly about 120,000 new books published every year, about 10,000 per month.
      · It takes about 18 months for a publisher to get your book onto the shelves. A typical first print run is usually 5000 books.
      · Books typically remain on the shelves for less than a year, then they are sold off cheaply to make way for the new titles.
      · Most publishers actively promote only the top 25% of their books.
      · Authors usually get 10% or less of NET. With discounted sales, your first book will not make much money for you. Most don't. Most books will lose money.
      · Big publishers will take control away from the author.
      · 70% will not allow the author final copy approval.
      · 40% don't let the author choose the title.
      · 60% don't consult the author on jacket design.
      · 15% rarely involve the author in promotion.
      · If a big publisher considers your work, it is unlikely you will have control over it or make enough money to pay for your time.
      · Top & well-known authors do very well, but what do you do if your publisher does not advertise your book enough.
      · Some publishers will take on between 1 and 5 new authors per year, depending on how many new books are due to be published by their already list of authors. They calculate on how much money is left in the kitty to pay for publicity on a new author.


      WHY SELF PUBLISHING IS A GOOD OPTION?

      • Self-publishing is less of a stigma and more practical than ever before.
      • Some self-publishers are very successful:
      • Mark Twain
      • Zane Grey
      • Walt Whitman
      • Edgar Allen Poe
      • Virginia Woolf
      • Gertrude Stein
      • James Joyce
      • D. H. Lawrence- Lady Chatterly's Lover
      • Edgar Rice Burroughs
      • Richard Nelson Bolles -What Color is Your Parachute?
      • William Strunk, jr. -Elements of Style
      • Blanchard & Johnson- The One-Minute Manager
      • John Javna-50 Simple Things You Can Do To Save the Earth
      • Wess Roberts-Leadership Secrets of Attila the Hun
      • James Redfield-The Celestine Prophecy
      • Peter McWilliams-poetry books include How to Survive the Loss of a Love and Life 101

      (Source: Bud Banis)


      SELF PUBLISHING eBOOKS


      • FOREWORD

      Why create an ebook you might ask? Here are a few reasons:

      1. Information products are the web's best sellers

      2. Information products packaged as ebooks are instantly downloadable

      3. Free ebooks have proved to be great viral marketing tools not only to bring traffic to your website but also to generate sales

      4. They can also be used to promote affiliate programmes by including links to to related products associated with the ebook, this will allow the visitor to click through to make a purchase

    • Warning against vanity publishing.
    • Inside out Information.
    • Advice on the Pros & Cons.
    • An overview of the technology of self-publishing described
    • Covers the latest info on self-publishing for both print and online e-books.
    • Publishing technology.
    • Electronic reader technology.
    • Print-on-demand. (POD)
    • Provides a good overview of the POD process.
    • Includes a handy cost estimator of what your book could actually cost to produce.
    • Offers good commonsense advice on how you can self publish without getting scammed.
    • Plus links to useful articles and resources.


Learn how to self-publish your books and eBooks with the best selling book authors and self-publishers. The Manual will guide you step by step through the self publishing processes of your first Book and/or eBook, including all the printing and compiling options available, marketing and selling. The manual also includes a wealth of free resources that will allow you to successfully design, develop, promote and market your books and eBooks. More...
     

Read for yourself How To Publish - PART ONE!
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Read for yourself How To Publish - PART TWO!
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