- http://www.spannet.org/ (Small Publishing Association of North America-SPAN)
- http://www.fundsforwriters.com/ (Resource for Freelance Writers)
- http://www.queryshark.blogspot.com/ (Agent Janet Reid Blogs about Querying)
- http://www.writersdigest.com/ (Education, Tools, and Tips for the Writer)
- http://www.writersmarket.com/ (Education, Tools, and Tips for the Writer)
- http://www.booktour.com/ (Marketing Tools and Contacts)
- http://www.ibpa-online.org/ (Independent Book Publishers Association)
- http://www.bookbuzzr.com/ (BookBuzzr-Free Online Anti-Obscurity Technologies for Authors)
- http://www.copyright.gov/ (US Copyright Office)
- http://www.pred-ed.com/ (Preditors and Editors)
Showing posts with label self-publishing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label self-publishing. Show all posts
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Self-Publishing Tips 105 - Ten Great Websites for Self-Publishers
Have you always wanted to write a book and don't know where to start? Have written a book, published it, and not sure of what to do next? We write for someone to read it, right? No one will read it, if they don't know about it or if it never gets published. Here are some resources to help you land safely in the self-publishing world. These websites will help you get started, help you market your book, and help you to enjoy the life of a writer.
Monday, May 2, 2011
SELF-PUBLISHING TIPS 104
10 Starter Items Needed to Self-Publish
1. | Professional Editor for Your Content |
2. | Graphics for Your Book Cover |
3. | Professional Layout for Your Book |
4. | Riveting Description of Your Book |
5. | ISBN and Bar Code |
6. | Copyright |
7. | Pre-Assigned Control Number (PCN) for the Library of Congress Database |
8. | Price |
9. | Printer |
10. | Distributor |
Saturday, March 19, 2011
SELF-PUBLISHING TIPS 102
In 2009, I embarked on a magnificent journey. I had written my first novel, and I wanted to hold it in my hand in book form. But, all I had was a manuscript and a decision to make. I could submit it to traditional publishers, but I didn’t have an agent. I could find an agent, but how long would that take? I was an inpatient author with a finished, edited book with very little cash. But, I looked anyway and found a plethora of publishing options. I compared and compared and decided on a print-on-demand self-publishing organization called Outskirts Press that delivered my beautiful, professionally bound baby in just a few short months. I submitted it in April and it was released in August. It was a wonderful first time experience as well as a gratifying learning experience. I am going to continue to share the basics you need to know about self-publishing in this blog to help you get off to a faster start than I did and be able to make fact-based decisions whether to go traditional, independent, or print-on-demand. I am going to outline what features or aspects to consider, so you can meet your self-publishing needs.
For more comprehensive information on self-publishing, I do recommend these three books:
1. Dan Poynter’s Self-Publishing Guide: How to Write, Sell, and Print Your Own Books by Dan Poynter.
2. Complete Guide to Self-Publishing - Everything You Need to Know to Write, Publish, Promote, and Sell Your Own Book by Tom and Marilyn Ross.
3. The Well-Fed Self-Publisher-How to Turn One Book into a Full-Time Living by Peter Bowerman.
There is a ton of information available out there, but that can be quite daunting. I hope to help you get to the nuts and bolts then expand as needed in the direction of your choice.
The Complete Guide to Self-Publishing: Everything You Need to Know to Write, Publish, Promote and Sell Your Own Book
Monday, March 14, 2011
SELF-PUBLISHING TIPS 101
So you have written the book, or you have almost finished it and the last thing you want to do is wait to go through the traditional channels. Or, you are a control freak and you can’t stand the thought of someone meddling with your masterpiece. You are not willing to change a word. You want to pick your own cover or choose your own profit margin. That is why you have begun to think of self-publishing. But then, what? Here are four tips to keep in mind as you begin your journey.
1. There is a difference between truly self-publishing and purchasing a print-on-demand publishing package. Do your research.
2. Hire a professional editor. Not everyone who edits knows how to edit a novel or non-fiction book. There is a big difference between editing term papers, technical papers, or a set of bylaws. Get a reference. Read the finished work of another author who has hired him or her.
3. Start marketing your book early in the game and never stop marketing it. You are your number one salesperson.
4. Be prepared to give bookstores deep discounts. Whatever you do, don’t price yourself off the book shelf.
Hope this gives that small, still voice inside you that says “I can do this” a real place to start. Let me know if this helped. I wish I had researched a tad bit more when I self-published Dreams Thrown Away, my romantic suspense novel that I will always continue to market, especially when its sequel is released this summer. If you get a chance, read it! It is also available in Kindle format.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
SELF-PUBLISHING TIPS 100 - Does Your E-Book Need an ISBN?
Whether you are self-publishing your e-book or going through a traditional publisher, will your e-book need an ISBN? An ISBN is a unique identifier for books in print, usually accompanied with a bar code. The ISBN is used to control stock and track sales for publishing companies, retailers, and libraries. The ISBN is attached to the publisher, the author, the title, and format of the book. However, since there is no inventory control required for an e-book and no means to swipe it at the check-out counter, is it necessary to assign a unique identifier? The ISBN recently performed a study to answer that question. Check out what they had to say at their website.
Dilsa Saunders Bailey is the author of Dreams Thrown Away, a romantic suspense novel available in e-book Format on Amazon and on Outskirts Press..
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