Author : Catherine Ryan Howard
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,60 MB
Release : 2014-10-19
Category : Self-publishing
ISBN : 9781502810151
"How to use digital self-publishing, social media and common sense to start earning a living as a writer through POD paperbacks and e-books (and do it without ever saying 'Gatekeepers' or shouting 'Down with the Big Six!'"--P. 3.
Author : Catherine Ryan Howard
Publisher :
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 26,92 MB
Release : 2012-09-14
Category : Self-publishing
ISBN : 9781478385547
Do you think that no one has the right to stand between you and your published writer dreams? That the publishing industry is going down in flames and self-publishers are going to rise like a 99c phoenix from the ashes? That all literary agents are interested in doing is blogging sarcastically about the rhetorical question at the start of your query letter, that editors will just use your submitted manuscript for kindling and that you'll be senile before you hear back from either of them? That once you've uploaded the book you finished yesterday afternoon to Amazon, it'll be mere minutes before the money starts rolling in and you can quit your day job? Do you say things like "gatekeepers", "The Big Six", "E.L. James", "legacy publishing" and "indie author" a lot? Are you self-publishing to "show them all"? If you've answered yes to one or more of these questions then I do apologise, but this isn't the book for you. This book is for writers who consider self-publishing to be a good Plan B, or even a sideline to traditional publication. Who want to do it the cheapest and easiest way possible while still producing a quality product. Who understand that much like Starbucks outlets and Nespresso coffee machines, traditional and self-publishing can peacefully co-exist. Writers who know that they don't have to sell a million copies of their book to start earning a living from their writing, but that they do have to work hard and treat it like a business. Who are blessed with common sense and live in the real world at least most of the time. Who find my jokes funny. If this sounds like you, then SELF-PRINTED: THE SANE PERSON'S GUIDE TO SELF-PUBLISHING may be just the "How To..." guide you were looking for. It will tell you everything you need to know in order to publish a Print On Demand paperback and e-book, and (crucially) sell them, without sounding like anti-Big Publishing propaganda produced by the Ministry of Truth. Be warned: you are now entering a No Saying "Gatekeepers" Zone... PRAISE FOR SELF-PRINTED: "An exceptional breath of realism, real knowledge and hard experience-don't dream of self-publishing your book without it. This is the self-publishing guide to read if you actually care about the quality of your writing and your readers." --Nicola Morgan, award-winning author of 90 books-including the Carnegie-nominated WASTED and WRITE TO BE PUBLISHED- and the blog Help! I Need a Publisher! "The best thing about Catherine is that she not only lives the dream, but offers you a stepladder up to join her. The advice she gives is utterly practical-because she's done what she describes-and the whole [book] is suffused with humour. I am a fan." --Alison Baverstock, author of IS THERE A BOOK IN YOU...? and senior lecturer on the Publishing MA at Kingston University (UK) "The BEST book on self-publishing ... Seriously, GET THIS NOW!"-David Wright, co-author of the bestselling YESTERDAY'S GONE series
Author : Catherine Ryan Howard
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 12,96 MB
Release : 2014
Category : Self-publishing
ISBN : 9781783015658
The fully-revised and updated third edition of Catherine Ryan Howard's pragmatic 'how to' self-publishing guide Do you think that no one has the right to stand between you and your published writer dreams? That the publishing industry is going down in flames and self-publishers are going to rise like a 99c phoenix from the ashes? That all literary agents are interested in doing is blogging sarcastically about the rhetorical question at the start of your query letter, that editors will just use your submitted manuscript for kindling and that you'll be senile before you hear back from either of them? That once you've uploaded the book you finished yesterday afternoon to Amazon, it'll be mere minutes before the money starts rolling in and you can quit your day job? Do you say things like "gatekeepers", "The Big Five", "E.L. James", "legacy publishing" and "indie author" a lot? Are you self-publishing to "show them all"? If you've answered yes to one or more of these questions then I do apologize, but this isn't the book for you. This book is for writers who consider self-publishing to be a good Plan B, or even a sideline to traditional publication. Who want to do it the cheapest and easiest way possible while still producing a quality product. Who understand that much like Starbucks outlets and Nespresso coffee machines, traditional and self-publishing can peacefully co-exist. Writers who know that they don't have to sell a million copies of their book to start earning a living from their writing, but that they do have to work hard and treat it like a business. Who are blessed with common sense and live in the real world at least most of the time. Who find my jokes funny... If this sounds like you, then SELF-PRINTED: THE SANE PERSON'S GUIDE TO SELF-PUBLISHING may be just the "How To..." guide you were looking for. It will tell you everything you need to know in order to publish a Print On Demand paperback and e-book, and (crucially) sell them, without sounding like anti-Big Publishing propaganda produced by the Ministry of Truth. Be warned: you are now entering a No Saying "Gatekeepers" Zone...
Author : Diane V. Mulligan
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 11,95 MB
Release : 2015-08-12
Category :
ISBN : 9781516861934
Honest advice about self-publishing from an award-winning author Are you thinking of self-publishing your novel or collection of short stories? If you are, this book can offer you a crash course in the process. Think of it as Self-Publishing 101. Why read this book instead of the dozens of others out there? I have self-published two novels, both of which have received honors, and self-publishing has opened up many fantastic opportunities for me. But self-publishing has also been difficult, confusing, and lonely, and most of my efforts to find guidance have led me to people trying to profit from my dreams. Because of that, I have written this book, the book I wish I had had before I embarked on my own self-publishing adventure. I want to tell you all about ways you can feel proud of your books and take advantage of opportunities that being a published author will provide. Here's my promise to you: For less than the cost of a cup of coffee, I'll give you my best advice, based on my own lived experiences, in the form of a step-by-step guide to make publishing on as easy as possible.
Author : Diane V. Mulligan
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 46,34 MB
Release : 2015
Category :
ISBN : 9781311265807
Honest advice about self-publishing from an award-winning authorAre you thinking of self-publishing your novel or collection of short stories? If yes, read this short book!Why read this book instead of the dozens of others out there?I have self-published two books of which I am incredibly proud, and self-publishing has opened up many fantastic opportunities for me. Self-publishing has also been difficult, confusing, and lonely, and most of my efforts to find guidance have led me to people trying to profit from my dreams. Because of that, I have written this book, the book I wish I had had before I embarked on my own self-publishing adventure. I want to tell you all about ways you can feel proud of your books and take advantage of opportunities that being a published author will provide.Most people writing books about self-publishing are actually trying to sell authors various expensive services on the promise of making them the next best-selling, self-pub sensation. I need you to know right now that for 99% of self-publishing authors, those services are not going to yield results. You won't recoup your investment cost, you'll end up frustrated, and you won't want to admit it publicly because those who speak openly about the downsides of self-publishing get bullied all over the internet.Here's my promise to you: For less than the price of a cup of coffee, I'll give you my best advice based on first-hand experiences.Topics this book will address:Goal SettingManuscript PreparationBook FormattingCover DesignDistribution ChannelsPlanning Your Book LaunchMarketingGetting ReviewsDealing with Bad ReviewsIf that sounds good to you, download it now. I promise to keep it brief. Your time is valuable, and I only want to help.If you write nonfiction, this book probably isn't for you, as marketing nonfiction is much more straightforward than fiction. Frankly, it's easier to find your audience and make sales in nonfiction than in fiction, which is why the majority of marketing advice available for self-publishing are geared towards nonfiction writers. My chapters on goal-setting and book-formatting might be helpful to you, but much of what I have to say is intended for those of us trying to make a living by making stuff up.
Author : Bloomsbury Publishing
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 816 pages
File Size : 38,45 MB
Release : 2019-07-25
Category : Reference
ISBN : 1472947509
Packed with practical advice, guidance and inspiration about all aspects of the writing process, this Yearbook is the essential resource on how to get published. It will guide authors and illustrators across all genres and markets: those looking for a traditional, hybrid or self-publishing route to publication; writers of fiction and non-fiction, poets and playwrights, writers for TV and radio, newspapers and magazines. New articles for the 2020 edition include: - Raffaella Barker Writing romantic fiction - Chris Bateman Writing for video games: a guide for the curious - Dean Crawford Going solo: self-publishing in the digital age - Jill Dawson On mentoring - Melissa Harrison So you want to write about nature ... - Kerry Hudson Writing character-led novels - Mark Illis Changing lanes: writing across genres and forms - Maxim Jakubowski Defining genre fiction - Antony Johnston Breaking into comics - Suzanne O'Sullivan Writing about science for the general reader - Tim Pears Writing historical fiction: lessons learned - Di Redmond Ever wanted to write a saga? - Anna Symon Successful screenwriting - Nell Stevens Blurring facts with fiction: memoir and biography - Ed Wilson Are you ready to submit?
Author : Tom Ross
Publisher : Betterway Books
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 32,43 MB
Release : 1989
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN :
Author : Tim McConnehey
Publisher : Izzard Ink
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 19,99 MB
Release : 2018-03-20
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1642280038
A companion to the comprehensive guide that’s helped thousands of authors find self-publishing clarity. The world of self-publishing can be daunting at best; completely overwhelming at worst. From navigating those early days of writing and editing your manuscript, to finding the most effective marketing strategies, there’s nothing simple about putting your book out into the world. And you don’t just want to put your book out—you want it to flourish. On your own, that may feel like a stressful guessing game, but with the right tools, it doesn’t have to. Wherever you are in the process, self-publishing veteran Tim McConnehey and his team of experts at Izzard Ink are here to help. Following along with McConnehey’s critically acclaimed guide, 10 Secrets to a Bestseller: An Author’s Guide to Self-Publishing, this workbook will help you take those crucial next steps toward success, walking you through the major tasks of self-publishing as you fill out detailed worksheets like “Do Your Research,” “Assemble Your Team,” and “Going to Retail.” You’ll end up with a personalized roadmap to your own project, and helpful strategies that you can revisit time and again throughout your publishing journey. No matter what your publishing goals are, the 10 Secrets to a Bestseller Workbook will help you figure out where you are now and where you want to go next.
Author : Lisa Scullard
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 24,68 MB
Release : 2015-10-28
Category :
ISBN : 9781518813252
Write a decent book, Tweet a few times, accept any spontaneous reviews graciously, and keep all of your friends... This isn't a 'How to sell a million copies' or 'How to be a New York Times bestseller' guru session. This is not for seasoned 'Authorpreneurs' looking for new promotion and sales tactics. It is NOT a tried-and-tested formula for writing a blockbuster novel. And it will not tell you how to become a billionaire through exploiting your hidden USP (Unique Selling Point). Neither is it a Zen lifestyle guide, telling you that it is simply a case of convincing the world (and yourself) that you are the world's top author, and you will be showered with money, Nobel prizes, Oscars, Specsavers Daggers, retail sponsorship, street-value turnips, or whatever else takes your fancy. None of the above. It's a journal of the everyday life of a modern, under-the-radar indie author since the global self-publishing trend started, and a few confessions of advising others while being a Useful Technical Person to Have Around... It is also a book for beginners, giving tutorials and case studies - on the subjects of inspiration, motivation, genre, legal hurdles, research, editing, and identifying your ideal market audience - along with the rocket science of formatting your documents for print-on-demand and ebooks, embedding illustrations, creating and linking digital books to external content (such as audio and video), uploading your work, and some gentle cautionary advice on publishing issues and promotions. There will be laughs. There will be tears. There will be revealing examples made (and even links you can refer to for working samples of multimedia extras). Above all, it's designed to save you time, hassle (and ultimately, save you money) when joining the indie author phenomenon.
Author : Marilyn Ross
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 576 pages
File Size : 50,72 MB
Release : 2010-07-12
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 1599631806
Take Control of Your Destiny! Bottom line: You want to get published. You want to control the future of your manuscript and your writing career. Best-selling author Marilyn Ross and publishing expert Sue Collier show you how to make your own success - whether you're a published author, entrepreneur, corporation, professional, or absolute newcomer to writing. In this expanded and completely revised 5th edition of the "bible" of self-publishing (over 100,000 copies sold), they empower you to publish your own work with minimal risk and maximum profits. You'll find: • Complete step-by-step guidance on publishing and marketing a book • Ways to leverage social media marketing to build your platform and make yourself stand out from the crowd • A thorough explanation of the difference between POD self-publishing, subsidy publishing, and true self-publishing - and how to decide which is the best option for you • Practical advice on making the decision between offset printing and print-on-demand • How to leverage the Internet to create "buzz" and promote your book with killer PR • The latest information on e-publishing • A detailed marketing plan and timetable to keep you on track • Proven marketing strategies to get free publicity, reach nontraditional buyers, and sell books • Information-packed appendices with marketing contacts, organizations, and vendors, complete with names, addresses, and websites • Valuable case studies and examples of how other publishers excel • An in-depth discussion of exclusive distributors, plus coverage of the most recent changes in bookstores and the book-selling industry • Thirty-one creative ideas for generating capital to launch your publishing company The Complete Guide to Self-Publishing is the one book you need to take control of your writing career. Read it. Believe it. Do it. Your future depends on it.
